The 6 Nutrients You Need Most

Comments (0)
Print

Pages in this Story:

Iron

Key benefits

Crucial for proper brain function
Boosts energy levels and prevents anemia by helping to produce red blood cells

Best foods

3 ounces cooked lean steak (2.7mg)
3 ounces shrimp (2.6mg)
1/2 cup chickpeas (1.6mg)

Daily intake: 18mg

TIP: Iron is harder to absorb from plant sources. Vegetarians should aim for 34mg if they don't take a multivitamin.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, October 2007.

What do you think of this story? Leave a Comment.

Related Links

SAVE EVEN MORE! Say "Yes" to Fitness® Magazine today and get a second year for HALF PRICE – 2 full years (20 issues) for just $15. You also get our new Fitness Band and Total Body Express Band Workout ABSOLUTELY FREE! (U.S. orders only)

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Email Address:

100% Money-Back Guarantee: You must be pleased, or you may cancel any time during the life of your subscription and receive a refund on any unserved issues – no questions asked. Fitness® Magazine is currently published 10 times annually – subject to change without notice. Double issues may be published, which count as 2 issues. Applicable sales tax will be added. E-mail address required to access your account and member benefits online. We will not share your e-mail address with anyone. Click here to view our privacy policy.