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MICRONUTRIENTS

There are two types of iron. Haem iron is the iron found only in meats, chicken and fish, and absorbs well into the body. Non haem iron is found in plant foods.

When eating more of a plant-based diet, eating enough iron should be a focus. Include oats, lentils, tofu, beans, chickpeas, leafy greens, wholegrain breads and iron fortified cereals. To increase the absorption of this non haem iron you can eat it with foods high in vitamin C, such as raw red capsicum, oranges and kiwifruit.

Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth. Growing young people need calcium to maximise skeletal strength. Dairy foods are the highest in calcium, like milk, cheese and yoghurt. Some other sources of calcium are leafy greens, tuna with bones, calcium fortified non-dairy milks, soy beans, tofu, nuts especially almonds and seeds especially sesame and chia.

SPONSORSHIP - 1/8 95mm wide x 68mm high

SPONSORSHIP - 1/8 95mm wide x 68mm high