Iron is an essential nutrient in the human body. Iron deficiency is prone to induce diseases, such as iron deficiency anemia. Mild iron deficiency can be supplemented through diet. There are many iron-rich foods, which are very common in daily life, such as pork blood and jujube, which can both supplement iron and blood.

1, Black fungus

Black fungus contains protein, sugar, and is especially rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Each 100 grams of raw black fungus contains 100 milligrams of iron, and each 100 grams of dried black fungus contains 185 milligrams of iron, which is 7 times the iron content of pork liver.

2, Pork blood

Blood contains inorganic salts indispensable to the human body, especially a rich iron content, with 45 grams of iron per 100 grams, almost twice as much as pork liver (25 milligrams of iron per 100 grams of pork liver), 30 times more than crucian carp, and 22 times more than beef. Therefore, after delivery, women should often include pork blood in their diet, which not only prevents and treats iron deficiency anemia but also supplements nutrition, which is very beneficial to the body.

3, Jujube

Sweet and warm in taste, it has the functions of nourishing blood and calming the mind, and invigorating the middle and benefiting the Qi. The nutritional value of jujube is high, although its iron content is not high, it contains a large amount of vitamin C and A. Each 100 grams of jujube contains 500 milligrams of vitamin C, and patients with iron deficiency anemia often have a deficiency of vitamin C. The nutritional value of jujube is high, although its iron content is not high, it contains a large amount of vitamin C and A. Each 100 grams of jujube contains 500 milligrams of vitamin C, so, when postpartum women eat iron-rich foods, they should also eat foods rich in vitamin C, and jujube is the best supplement. It is best not to eat high-oxalic acid or tannic acid foods such as spinach, amaranth, fresh bamboo shoots, and strong tea at the same time when eating iron-rich foods, as this may combine with insoluble salts, hindering the absorption of iron.

4. Animal liver

The liver is rich in various nutrients and is the first choice for preventing iron deficiency anemia. Each 100 grams of pork liver contains 25 milligrams of iron and is also easily absorbed by the human body. The liver can be processed into various forms of children’s food, such as liver puree, which is convenient for infants to eat.