Want to add iron, calcium in your diet? Check out these yummy ways!

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New Delhi: Do you want to include iron, calcium to your daily diet in a yummy way? Then, start including ingredients like sesame seeds, dried peaches and prune juice.

Here are some foods which you can include in your diet:

Green leafy vegetables

Include lots of green leafy veggies like spinach, fenugreek in your daily diet as they content high amount of iron. But in order for your body to absorb them better, you also need to add vegetables like potato or tomato with them.

Sesame seeds

These food items are considered very healthy as they rich amount of folic acid. You can sprinkle a handful of them on your dishes or salad or even include them in your roti.

Brussels sprouts

Besides being a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, folate and fibre, brussels sprouts also contains excellent amount of iron which helps in preventing fatigue and other symptoms of iron deficiency.

Raisins

This nutrient-dense treats contains large amounts of iron. It is easy to add a handful of these subtly sweet treats to your cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, or salads as part of a balanced diet.

Dried peaches

A serving of dried peaches contains about nine per cent of your daily recommended iron, without weighing you down with lots of sugar and calories.

Prune juice

Being a potent source of iron, prune juice contains high vitamin C content which makes it easier for your body to absorb the iron. So, have a glass of this juice with your meal to get the most out of the other iron-rich foods in your diet.

Dried apricots

Apricots are an excellent source of iron and other nutrients. They can be consumed raw, canned, cooked, and dried, but dried apricots provide your body with the most benefits and the largest amount of iron.

Sun dried tomatoes

Besides their mouth-watering taste, one of the best things about sun dried tomatoes is their high iron content. One cup contains nearly 30 per cent of your recommended daily iron intake. Another great thing is that you can use them in so many ways. Sun dried tomatoes make a tasty addition to omelettes, pasta sauce, pizza, sandwiches and salads.

(With IANS inputs)