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coffee is another enemy of iron absorption Photo Credit MeePoohyaphoto/iStock/Getty Images. Cocoa and coffee are food sources that can inhibit iron absorption in the body. These foods sources contain polyphenols or phenolic compounds, antioxidants that help remove damaging free-floating cells from the body.
Kidney beans, baked beans, whole-wheat bread, canned spinach, and dried apricots are good choices. To boost your body's ability to absorb the iron in these vegetarian sources, eat them with a good source of vitamin C, such as canned tomatoes or mandarin oranges, or a glass of orange juice.