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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.
This type of iron is present in plant foods, including nuts, seeds, legumes, soy products and green, leafy vegetables. Nutrients in foods that bind with and oxidize metals can both deplete your body's iron and reduce its ability to absorb iron.