Iron is one of the most important trace elements that play various important roles in our body. It is essentially required by the body for synthesizing hemoglobin which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body thus it is always better to maintain a healthy iron level within body in order to support hemoglobin synthesis. Whereas deficiency of iron can cause other complications as well

This article will give an overview of 14 best animal foods that are packed with iron and their consumption ensures good iron status of the body  –

Focus on consuming liver and organ meat

• Organ meat is very much nutritious and it mainly consisting of liver, kidney heart and brain, all of these are extremely high in iron thus their consumption is thought to be one of the most healthy options for increasing iron intake
• Whereas these are also rich in B vitamins, selenium and copper
• Organ meat especially liver is also considered as a rich source of Vitamin A thus its consumption helps in improving eye health as well
• Organ meat is rich in choline too, which play vital role in improving brain and hepatic health

Include beef                                         

• It is extremely rich in iron and can be consumed to improve the iron status of the body
• It is also considered as one of the most easily accessible sources of heme iron thus its consumption is thought to be very effective for those individual who are anemic
• It also contents various other imperative nutrients which play several beneficial roles in our body

Have turkey

• Turkey especially red turkey meat contains high amount of iron so that it can be consumed in order to improve iron status of the body, whereas white turkey meat contains comparatively lesser amount of iron thus if you want to increase your iron intake then you should focus on red turkey meat
• It contains various important micronutrients like B vitamins, selenium, copper and zinc, all of which are responsible for exerting various health benefits
• Its protein content is considered as another important substances that help in promoting overall wellbeing

Often consume veal

• It is considered as another important red meat, which contains adequate amount of iron
• Consumption of veal is associated with contributing enough iron to the body thus it is better to include veal often in diet in order to improve iron status, which subsequently decreases the prevalence of anemia

Have some lamb

• Lamb is considered as a rich source of iron and mainly the iron in lamb is present in heme form, which is highly absorbable and bio available form of iron thus its consumption is thought to be very beneficial for improving the accessibility of iron to the body
• It is also considered as an important source of protein
• It contains various important micronutrients as well
• Moreover consumption of lamb is a healthy choice for promoting the overall nutritional status of the body

Try chicken

• Consumption of chicken is also very useful for improving the iron status of the body
• Though chicken breast as well as the light meat broiler contain relatively lesser amount of iron than the dark meat broiler or freyer thus it is better to focus on the consumption of dark meat broiler or freyer in order to increase the iron intake
• Chicken and other poultries contain heme iron, which can be easily absorbed by the body than non heme iron present in plant foods

Include clams

• It is considered as one of the richest sources of iron and iron found in clams are also in heme form that can be easily absorbed within the body
• Individual suffer from iron deficiency or who are at risk condition of developing anemia should include clams in their diet for reducing the susceptibility of developing iron deficiency disorders

• It contains various other nutrients as well that ultimately help to boost up the overall health status

Try tuna

• Tuna contains considerably higher amount of iron thus it can be easily incorporated into the diet for increasing iron intake, it also contains adequate amount of protein that plays various important roles in our body
• Its protein as well the iron content are accountable for promoting the synthesis of hemoglobin thus individual who suffer from anemia or who are tend to be anemic should try tuna 
• It also contains omega 3 fatty acids, which are considered as healthy fats and play vital role in promoting the health and activity of heart thus its consumption is thought to be very beneficial for decreasing the prevalence of cardio vascular diseases too

Have shrimp

• It is also considered as an excellent source of iron thus consumption of shrimp is considered as a healthy choice for giving your iron status a boost
• It contains adequate amount of B vitamins, zinc, copper and selenium, all of which are extremely important for our body too
• It is composed of various important amino acids as well thus its consumption is believed to be extremely helpful not only for improving the iron status of the body but also for promoting overall nutritional status

Include oysters in diet

• Oyster is considered as another important option for boosting up the iron status of the body as it is considered as a good source of iron thus its consumption is thought to be very much useful for lowering the risk of developing iron deficiency in body
• It also contains significant amount of zinc that ultimately help to boost up overall immunity of the body
• Whereas it is also loaded with Vitamin B12 which is responsible for promoting the activity of nerve as well as the red blood cells

Try scallop

• Scallop is considered as another important source of iron
• It also contains adequate amount of phosphorus which is essentially required by the body for the formation of bones, teeth, ATP and cell membrane whereas it contains significant amount of magnesium as well which plays imperative role in promoting the functioning of muscles and nerve cells whereas it is also associated for supporting the immune system as well as the nervous system. It helps to maintain normal heart beating as well
• Moreover consumption of scallop is very effective for preventing iron deficiencies as well as for promoting overall well being 

Include sardine

• Consumption of sardine is associated with contributing enough iron to the body which ultimately helps to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency disorders

• It also contains healthy fats (unsaturated fatty acids), proteins, micronutrients, antioxidants etc. which exhibit various nutraceutical activities

Try haddock

• It is considered as a great source of iron and contains the iron in heme form which is considered as the most absorbable form of iron thus its consumption is thought to be really very useful for preventing iron deficiency
• It also contains micro nutrients, proteins and healthy fats apart from iron

Often consume mackerel

• It is also rich in iron thus it can be easily included in the diet in order to improve the iron status of the body
• It is also packed with heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, vitamins and numerous trace elements which ultimately make it a good choice for healthy eaters

All of the above stated animal foods are extremely rich in iron and can be a healthy choice for preventing iron deficiency disorders

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