Low Iron Diet for Chronically-Transfused Patient

Very high iron sources are found in the following foods; they should be avoided or eliminated from the diet:

Proteins that should be avoided or eliminated from the diet:

Oysters
Liver
Pork
Beans
Beef
Peanut butter
Tofu

Grains that should be avoided or eliminated from the diet:

Flour tortillas
Infant cereal
Cream of wheat
Malt-O-Meal

Cereals, such as Most, Product 19, Total, Kix, All Bran, Life, Raisin Bran, Special K, 100% Bran, Rice Chex, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, Wheaties

Fruits/Vegetables that should be avoided or eliminated from the diet:

Prune juice
Prunes
Watermelon
Spinach
Leafy green vegetables
Dates
Raisins
Broccoli
Peas
Fava beans

Northern Comprehensive Thalassemia Center Children's Hospital Oakland
Department of Hematology/Oncology
747 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 Phone: 510-428-3885 x4398
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