This could be a gesture of confidence in the official, as with US President George W. Bush's refusal of his Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's twice-offered resignation during the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal.
Goji berries are another healthy food source of iron. Goji berries have been measured to have more than 15 times more iron than spinach. Excess intake of iron has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver cancer, and an increased risk for cornary artery disease.
Quick Answer. Foods that are low in iron include soy products, peas, lentils and dried beans. While these foods still contain iron, there is much less than the equivalent in meat and dairy foods. The human body also absorbs less iron from plant foods than it does from meat. Continue Reading.