Are you vegetarian? 4 iron sources you should know about

Swagatalakshmi Roychowdhury

Tofu

Although the amount of iron varies by brand and calcium coagulant used, they still provide 13.3mg iron for every cup consumed.

Tofu | Pinterest

Seitan (wheat gluten)

One of the richest vegetarian iron sources, seitan is also high in protein, giving you 25g per 100g.

Seitan (wheat gluten) | Pinterest

Edamame beans

Edamame beans or young, green soybeans give you 4.5mg iron per cup. They are also rich in plant protein and fibre.

Edamame beans | Pinterest

Tempeh

This vegetarian item gives you 2.7–3.6 mg of iron every 100g.

Tempeh | Pinterest
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