Vegans and Vegetarians

Iron - Iron from plants is not absorbed well by the body. Low iron intake is common amongst teenagers and young adults in the UK - this isn't helped by increased losses through menstruation. But not all is lost! To avoid the risk of anaemia, simply drinking a glass of orange juice (or another source of vitamin C), with each meal, will help you to absorb more iron. And if you fancy a cup of tea or hot chocolate, drink this between meals, not with meals, as it will reduce absorption of iron and undo all the good you're doing by eating iron in the first place!