Do you struggle with your iron? Many athletes do! But that's no excuse. Low iron can cause fatigue and worsening performance in athletes of all levels so ensuring appropriate iron levels is key!
In this guide, I am to empower you with the knowledge of improving your dietary intake of iron, monitoring your iron levels, and cooking up some delicious high iron meals! Though bloodwork and monitoring by a medical professional or dietitian is needed prior to supplementation, this guide does give some information about iron supplements and best practices.
CONTENTS:
The importance of iron in athletes
Signs & Symptoms of low iron
Information on Iron Supplements
High iron fuel list, heme & non-heme
22 High Iron Meals with recipes
16 Plant-based/ Vegan friendly Options
4 Breakfast
7 Lunch/Dinners
3 Seafood Recipes
3 Meat-based Recipes
This guideis not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure iron deficiency or other related disorders.
