Where can we get our diatery Iron from?
See 5 unknown sources of Iron that can supplement our daily seasonal diet, offering significant benefits to our health!

1. Parsley (6.2mg Iron per 100g).
Parsley is rich in Iron, Folic Acid, Potassium, Calcium and Vitamin C, which also helps in the absorption of plant Iron. 100gr parsley cover 78% of the recommended dietary iron for men aged 19-50 years.
Parsley also contains protective phytochemicals, such as coumarins (coumarin is also used as a medicine to reduce blood clotting), flavonoids, and the therapeutic chlorophyll.
Combines perfectly in a salad with tomato, red pepper and avocado!

2. Black olives (3.3mg Iron per 100g).
Black (ripe) olives contain a higher amount of Iron (3.3 mg) compared to green (0.5 mg), three times more Copper (0.3 mg and green 0.1mg), as well as a much lower content of Sodium!

3. Dried tomatoes (4.9mg Iron at 54g).
5 medium tomatoes contain 1.7mg of Iron, while 1 cup (54gr.) of dried tomatoes contains 4.9mg of Iron.
Dried tomatoes are a delicious and healthy choice that cann be incorporated in salads, or homemade sauces, while they are rich in Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Potassium and Magnesium!

4. Fruits such as Cherries, Peaches, Strawberries.
2 cups cherries: 1.1mg Iron.
2 cups strawberries: 1.2mg Iron.
4 medium peaches: 1.5mg Iron.

5. Dried Herbs and Spices.
2 tablespoons of dried thyme contain 6.7 mg of Iron, while 2 tablespoons of dried mint contain 2.8 mg of Iron.
Dried herbs can be added to a salad, or as part of an overall meal.

Source: cronometer.com