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Special Considerations. 1  Heme and nonhemd iron are two forms of iron in foods. 2  Heme iron is found in meats, poultry, and fish. 3  NonHeme iron is found in both plant and animal foods. 4  Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body than nonheme iron. 5  However, heme iron can also promote the absorption of non-heme iron.
(Pumpkin seeds have a surprising 8.6 mg per quarter-cup!) Because non-heme iron isnât absorbed as well, vegetarians need to consume 32 mg of iron per dayâalmost twice as much as meat eaters. 5. Adding iron to your diet is easy. Aim to include iron-rich foods in each meal. You can boost the absorption of non-heme iron by eating it with foods high in vitamin C, such as oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cantaloupe, kiwi, peppers and citrus juices.