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5 Iron-Rich Foods to Eat During Your Period

Periods, especially heavy ones, raise your chance of running low on iron.

Periods, especially heavy ones, raise your chance of running low on iron, and low iron can leave you tired and short on energy. Lean red meat, eggs, lentils, kidney beans, and spinach are all sources of iron. Iron from plant foods is harder for your body to absorb, so pair beans and greens with vitamin C foods like citrus, strawberries, or tomatoes.

Sources

  1. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH)Iron in diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2025)
  2. NHSIron deficiency anaemia - NHS (2024)

General wellness information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your health.