article_snippet: The best source of easily absorbable iron is a nice juicy steak,’ adds dietitian Helen Bond.
article_snippet: ‘Red meat like steak helps release key amino acids from the brain which are important for good mood.
article_snippet: Dietitians say red meat such as steak is a good, easy-absorbed form of iron .
article_snippet: ‘Red meat is also a good source of B vitamins, which help convert the carbohydrates we eat into energy.
article_snippet: It’s also a rich source of zinc, important for the production of the sex hormone testosterone, which women also need for sexual desire.
article_snippet: Other good sources of zinc include beans, nuts and oysters.