Dietary iron boosters

Eat your meat Heme iron comes from meats, like chicken liver, beef or fish, and it's easily absorbed by the body.

Go for the greens Some fruits and veggies, like spinach and other greens, are a good source of plant iron, but it's harder for the body to absorb than the animal variety. Cooking the spinach and greens first will release the iron in the plant and you'll be able to absorb it better.

Add some vitamin C Vitamin C-rich foods, like oranges or tomatoes, bolster iron absorption by keeping it soluble so it can enter cells easily.

Cut foods that hinder absorption Tea, coffee and cocoa all dramatically decrease iron absorption, especially when taken with or after the meal.