Iron Without the Bull: Iron AF. Zero Meat. Max Absorption.
Confused about iron? Tired of hearing “you can’t get enough without meat”?
Welcome to the book that calls BS on all of it.
Iron Without the Bull is your straight-talking, evidence-backed guide to mastering iron on a plant-based diet, without the noise, fear, or fluff. Written for real people who want more energy, better recovery, and sharper focus, this book breaks iron down in plain English and shows you exactly how to get it right.
Inside, you’ll learn:
What iron actually does inside your body, from oxygen delivery and energy metabolism to mood, brainpower, and performance.
The difference between heme and non-heme iron and how plants hold their own when you understand absorption.
How to maximise absorption naturally, what boosts it and what blocks it.
Caffeine, tea, and timing why your flat white might be slowing your iron uptake.
Cast iron skillets and internet hacks,what’s legit, what’s wishful thinking, and what actually moves the needle.
Iron requirements for everyone, men, women, athletes, pregnant and menopausal women all broken down so you know your target, not a guess.
How to read your blood test properly, ferritin, haemoglobin, serum iron, transferrin saturation, explained in normal human language. You’ll finally understand what your results mean and what to do about them.
Iron and performance, why low iron wrecks endurance, recovery, and focus, and how to fuel like an athlete without meat.
Hormones and iron, how menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause affect your needs (and what to do through each stage).
Supplements,when they’re useful, when they’re pointless, and which forms actually work without wrecking your gut.
Common myths, from “spinach is an iron superfood” to “vegan = deficient,” all debunked with humour and evidence.
And when you’re done learning, you’ll dive into iron-rich, fibre-loaded, plant-based recipes designed for real life.
No fluff, no 40-step prep, Just food that fuels energy, mood, and performance while delivering serious iron and micronutrient power.
Every recipe’s built for two servings, perfectly balanced for absorption, and comes with easy adjustments to scale up or simplify. Some are high in protein, some aren’t, because this book isn’t about macros, it’s about nutrients that actually move the needle.
If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, or just done with the internet’s conflicting advice. this book will finally make iron make sense.
This is an Ebook!
Iron Without the Bull
Zero meat. Max absorption. All truth.