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.
There are two types: heme and nonheme. Heme iron is found in meat and fish, while nonheme is in certain leafy greens and iron-fortified grains, such as breakfast cereals. Meat eaters have an easier time getting their daily dose of iron because heme iron is more easily absorbed into the body. Thatâs why the Food and Nutrition Board at the National Academy of Sciences recommends that vegetarians consume nearly two times more iron each day than people who eat meat.
Let's take a look at some foods that are rich in iron. Red meat. Red meat such as beef and pork, especially their liver, is abundant in iron. For example, 100g (3.5 oz) of beef liver contains 6.1mg of iron but it may not be a top choice for many because of their strong flavor.