Iron, Fe Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.

Tip 2 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.

Tip 3 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 4 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.

Tip 5 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!

Tip 6 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 7 : For a plant-based protein meal, try bean burgers, lentil burgers, or pita halves with falafel (spicy ground chick pea patties).

Tip 8 : Instead of a donut, pick yogurt and fruit for breakfast!

Tip 9 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Tip 10 : Tuna and a few whole wheat crackers make a great snack.