Iron

Food Sources

Foods that contain Iron.

• Sea Vegetables

  Seaweed contains calcium, iron, magnesium, iodine

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Amaranth

  Amaranth contains high levels of calcium, iron, magnesium; gluten-free

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Pumpkin Seeds

  Highly nutritious pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants, iron, and magnesium

  Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

• Lamb

  Lamb is one of the best meat sources of iron as well as vitamins B12 and B6

  Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

• Mussels

  high in protein, vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids

  Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

• Blackstrap Molasses

  the blackstrap molasses gives you a significant amount of your daily iron

  Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Biological Mechanisms

How Iron works at a cellular level.

• PromotesBoosts immune function

  Iron has an important role during ageing maintaining the immune and antioxidant function and cognitive abilities.

• SupportsPromotes stem cell regeneration

  Iron is important for normal immune function

Recipes with Iron

Recipes featuring foods that contain Iron.

• Arugula and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
• Pumpkin Seed Cardamom Butter
• Super-Seed Quinoa Crackers
• Paleo Trail-Mix Muffins
• Quinoa, Strawberry, and Sunchoke Salad
• Cabbage Slaw with Savory Seed Mix
• Quick Spicy Tomato Soup
• Roasted Cauliflower Soup
• Salmon with Fennel and Citrus Salad
• Trail-Mix Energy Cookies
• Quinoa, Cashew, and Dark Chocolate Squares
• Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks
• Spice-Roasted Leg of Lamb
• Mussels with Lemongrass and Ginger Broth
• Umami Sauce 2.0
• Molasses Spice Cookies
• Ginger and Cashew Energy Balls

Sources

• How Not to Age
• Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
• The Young Forever Cookbook
• The Longevity Diet