Boost Iron Absorption with Lemon Juice

Vitamin C from lemon juice can increase iron absorption from spinach by up to 300 percent.

Most people don't realize that the iron in leafy greens is non-heme iron, which your body

struggles to absorb on its own. But when you add just a squeeze of lemon,

the ascorbic acid converts that iron into a form your body can actually use.

This is why you feel sluggish even when eating healthy. You're consuming iron but not absorbing

it properly. The fix is simple. Drizzle lemon juice on your spinach salad or add it

while cooking. You can also pair spinach with tomatoes, bell peppers, or strawberries

since they're all high in vitamin C. This small change can dramatically