Increase Iron Intake Before Hip Surgery
It is often suggested that you increase iron in your diet before surgery. Increased iron helps to build healthy blood cells and gives you energy. A diet low in Iron may result in anemia and lack of energy.
Iron in your diet – Best Sources of Iron
- Liver, any kind
- Pork loin
- Oysters
- Clams
- Sardines
- Molasses
- Raisin bran
Good Sources of Iron
- Lean beef
- Shrimp
- Tuna
- Raisins
- Prunes
- Dried apricots
- Figs
- Kidney beans
- Pinto beans
- Navy beans
- Lentils
- Split green peas
- Enriched cereals
- Enriched macaroni
- Spinach
- Greens
- Broccoli
- Lima beans
- Avocado
Fair Sources of Iron
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Salmon
- Haddock
- Cod
- Tofu
- Sesame seeds
- Nuts
- Peanut butter
- Eggs
- Strawberry
- Banana
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Tomatoes
** Vitamin C helps your body absorb Iron from food. You should include foods high in Vitamin C with the above iron containing foods.
Foods high in Vitamin C: Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Strawberries, Raspberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes
** Cooking in iron skillets and pans adds small amounts of iron to food.
** Caffeinated beverages and dairy products should be avoided at the times one is taking