3. Broccoli
Your favorite green cruciferous vegetables are about to get another confidence boost as they’re touted for more of their nutritious superpowers. Not only does 1 chopped cup of broccoli offer you 3% of your daily recommended value of iron, but its high Vitamin C content (135% of your daily recommended value) serves a special function. When consumed with high-iron foods, Vitamin C aids the body in more efficiently absorbing dietary iron. Raw, slow roasted for less than 15 minutes, or quick steamed is the best way to consume broccoli while retaining most of its nutritional value.