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Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath; increase iron intake through diet.
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Leafy greens (spinach, broccoli), legumes (lentils, chickpeas), and nuts (pumpkin seeds) are rich in iron.
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Include vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits, bell peppers) to enhance iron absorption.
Do you often feel tired, weak, or short of breath? You may have an iron deficiency. Increasing iron intake through your diet can help alleviate these symptoms.
Include these iron-rich foods in your diet:
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Spinach (3.6 mg/100g)
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Lentils (3.3 mg/100g)
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Red meat (heme iron)
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Pumpkin seeds (2.5 mg/oz)
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Chickpeas (2.4 mg/100g)
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Dark chocolate (3.4 mg/oz)
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Sweet potatoes (0.9 mg/medium potato)
