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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.
Just as there are foods that are rich in iron or help iron absorb into your system, there are foods that do the exact opposite. These foods actually slow the absorption rate of iron into the system and they should be avoided if you are anemic and in need of as much iron in your diet as possible: Soy. Whole grains.