Iron comes in two flavors. First, we have heme iron. This is the cool, muscular jock of the iron world. It comes from animals and your body absorbs it like a sponge. Think steak, chicken liver, and sardines.
Then there’s non-heme iron. This is the snobby, plant-based hipster. It’s found in beans, spinach, and lentils. Your body has to work a little harder to absorb it. But don’t worry, we have tricks to make it behave.
The secret sauce? Pair non-heme iron with a splash of vitamin C. Squeeze lemon on your spinach. Drink orange juice with your lentil soup. It’s like giving that hipster a rocket boost.
