Olivia Mitchell, RDN, IFNCP
Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner
Olivia Mitchell is an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP™) and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a focus on women's hormones and fertility. She is the founder of Your Fertility, Your Future, a fertility consultancy with the mission of giving clients the knowledge and tools to optimize their fertility and achieve a healthy pregnancy naturally. Olivia helps clients dive deeper into often overlooked causes of infertility with a customized diet, lifestyle, and supplement changes. She is also the co-founder of the Natalwork and Lead Nutrition Coach with On The Goga. Olivia received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and her RDN from The University of Houston.
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How can a vegetarian increase iron levels while pregnant?
Beans, tofu, spinach, raisins, prunes, and blackstrap molasses are all high in iron. Any non-animal source of iron is called non-heme iron—it's a bit harder for your body to absorb, so you'll need to eat extra.
How can you increase iron absorption?
Eat your iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods. Vitamin C helps boost iron absorption, especially if the iron comes from a non-animal source.
What foods are high in iron for pregnancy?
Good-quality beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, and seafood are all high in iron. Specifically, these foods are all rich in heme iron, which is easy for your body to absorb.
