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Foods poor in iron generally have a noticeable lack of pigment. With a few exceptions, such as the potato and enriched white bread, a rule-of-thumb is that white foods are not good builders of red blood cells. Foods to focus on are: 1  Beet greens. 2  Chard. 3  Chicken. 4  Clams. 5  Dates. 6  Dried apricots and peaches. 7  Dried beans or peas.
Make side dishes and salads with dark, leafy greens. If you only consume meat occasionally or not at all, dark leafy vegetables are key sources of dietary iron. Consume them as a side dish or in a large salad. Iron-rich greens include broccoli, kale, spinach, and collard or turnip greens.