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Avoid drinking tea or wine within one hour of eating iron containing foods. The tannin in both these drinks can bind iron making it very hard to absorb. Phosphate in soft drinks can have the same effect.
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Leave an hour between eating iron containing foods and drinking milk. One glass of milk (about 165mg calcium) can reduce iron absorption by more than half.
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Phytates in raw cereal can also inhibit iron absorption, so leaving a one hour gap between cereal and iron containing foods can be helpful.
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Antacids, laxatives and NSAIDS can interfere with iron absorption. Eating your iron containing foods one hour or more before or after taking these products can increase the amount of iron absorbed.
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Vitamin C Assists iron absorption of most foods, so it's a good idea to ensure your iron containing meals include some.
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Avoid overcooking. You know the old saying the more you boil the more you spoil.
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