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One boiled egg can reduce absorption of iron in a meal by as much as 28%. Oxalates impair the absorption of non-heme iron. Oxalates are found in foods such as spinach, kale, beets, nuts, chocolate, tea, wheat bran, rhubarb, strawberries and herbs such as oregano, basil and parsley. The presence of oxalates in spinach explains why the iron in spinach is not absorbed.
This can quickly deplete a woman of iron if she is not eating enough iron rich foods. The following table lists foods high in iron. In general, meat, fish, and poultry are excellent sources. Other sources of iron include beans, dried fruits, whole grains, fortified cereals, and enriched breads. There are some instances in which a high iron diet can be harmful. For example, those suffering from hemochromatosis need to avoid iron rich foods.