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Special Considerations. 1  Heme and nonhemd iron are two forms of iron in foods. 2  Heme iron is found in meats, poultry, and fish. 3  NonHeme iron is found in both plant and animal foods. 4  Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body than nonheme iron. 5  However, heme iron can also promote the absorption of non-heme iron.
Eat spinach with tomatoes to allow better iron absorption. Iron is an essential mineral needed by every cell in your body. Most of your iron supply is found in your red blood cells, which carry and store oxygen. You can get iron from a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, spices and beans. Iron from animal sources is called heme iron, and is more easily absorbed than plant-based iron, which is called non-heme. Some of the best heme iron sources include uncommon foods such as chicken liver and oysters. Non-heme, however, is readily available in everyday foods you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry.