
Cooking with cast iron can up the amount of iron found in your food. Here’s how much iron you may be adding to your diet by cooking with cast iron pans.
Cooking in cast iron can add a significant amount of iron to your diet. In studies, researchers found that spaghetti sauce cooked in cast iron skillets increased the iron content anywhere from 2mg to 5mg iron. This can be good news for those who don’t love iron-rich foods like beef and spinach, for vegetarians, or for those who may be at risk of deficiency like women and children. But is it good to get your iron from cookware? Here’s what you need to know about cooking in cast iron for your health.
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https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/how-much-iron-do-i-get-from-a-cast-iron-skillet