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Getting More Iron from Plants: How Olive Oil Fits Into the Picture
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Getting More Iron from Plants: How Olive Oil Fits Into the Picture

Non-heme iron from plant foods absorbs far less predictably than the iron in meat — and meal composition matters more than quantity. This guide examines how extra virgin olive oil fits into an iron-friendly eating pattern, which food pairings help, and which ones get in the way.

OLEA Editorial