{"id":2008,"date":"2020-11-02T10:06:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T10:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sideral.it\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2020-12-15T08:55:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T08:55:08","slug":"iron-containing-fruit-which-to-choose-for-our-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sideral.it\/en\/iron-containing-fruit-which-to-choose-for-our-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron-containing fruit: which to choose for our well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fruit contains essential nutrients for our body and is a valuable ally for our health. In addition to be a source of sugar, water and vitamins, fruit is also important for providing the body with essential minerals, such as iron.<\/strong> In this in-depth article, we will find out which iron-containing fruit<\/strong> can be useful in overcoming deficiencies or in case of increased needs for this nutrient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to take iron?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the synthesis of haemoglobin to the normal energy metabolism, from the support of the immune system to the maintenance of normal cognitive function, iron enables the correct performance of certain essential physiological functions of our body. <\/strong>A varied and balanced diet enables us to rebalance the amount of iron that our body loses through sweating, stools or, in case of women<\/a><\/strong>, through menstruation or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit and especially nuts, is included amongst the plant-based foods<\/strong> that can help the body to maintain correct iron levels<\/strong>. The iron contained in fruit is non-haem iron<\/strong>, i.e., it is not bound to porphyrins as isn the case of haem iron<\/strong> present in meat or other animal-based food. Non-haem iron has a lower bioavailability than haem iron, but in the case of fruit, the lower bioavailability is compensated by the presence of vitamin C<\/strong>, a nutrient that promotes the absorption of inorganic or non-haem iron in the intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which iron-rich fruit should we consume?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often (and not only when on a vegetarian or vegan diet), you wonder what kind of fruit can be useful for regular iron intake. In general, dried or dehydrated fruit<\/strong> contains more iron than fresh fruit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our body can get a good amount of iron from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n