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Amaranth is one of the highest-iron grains you can eat, about 5 mg per cooked cup. It is a gluten-free ancient grain. How to pop amaranth Don’t add oil while popping — dry heat works best. Oil makes the seeds steam instead of pop. After it’s popped: Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and…

I’ve been making these Turkish-inspired cabbage rolls on repeat in attempts to boost my ferritin (storage form of iron). I don’t eat a lot of red meat, but my body has been asking for more lately so I got to work in the kitchen creating new recipes, and this one is SO good. I wanted…

This is a creamy, comforting, easy crockpot stew with mineral-rich ingredients (notably iron!) and enhanced absorption with lemon. I like to soak the beans before cooking to reduce iron inhibitors and maximize absorption. And it helps reduce gas! This recipe is especially helpful if you’re dealing with low ferritin, have heavy periods, enjoy plant-based eating,…

This pizza hits on all the Mediterranean diet foundations: polyphenol-rich fresh herbs, fiber-rich veggies, greens, lemon, olive oil….and sardines! I’ve got two tricks for learning to love sardines: Eat food you love and food that loves you back! Ingredients: • 1 prepared pizza crust (I use Cappello’s almond flour thin crust, in the frozen section…