Why do women need iron?
Iron is essential for the transport of oxygen in the body. Heavy periods and pregnancy are the most common causes of iron deficiency as your body needs extra iron for your baby during pregnancy.

Foods rich in iron - The median dietary intake of iron is approximately 12 mg/day for women and 14.7 mg/day for pregnant women, according to the US NIH. Here are some good, natural sources of iron.

1 Olives - Olives contain 3.3 milligrams of iron per 100 grams, which translates into 18% of your daily requirement.

2 Quinoa - One cup of cooked quinoa gives you 2.8 mg of iron - - 16% of your daily needs.

3 Spinach - The iron content of spinach is high, between 2.1 and 2.7mg/100g. It is also rich in antioxidants

4 Legumes - One serving of cooked lentils after can get you about 6.6 mg of iron. These include soybeans, lentils, beans, peas, and chickpeas.

5 Red meat - Red meat is rich in iron as well as vitamin B, selenium, protein, and zinc.

6 Pumpkin seeds - A 28 g serving of the delicious pumpkin seeds contains 4.2 mg of iron.

7 Dark chocolate - A single serving of dark chocolate (having over 60% cacao) can provide about 19% of your daily iron requirement.


Sources - https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/web-stories/7-iron-rich-foods-for-womens-daily-diet/photostory/101208741.cms