10 DIET TIPS THAT CAN HELP YOU GET RID OF ANEMIA

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Oct 20, 2016
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Anemia is a common biological condition in which the body suffers from deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein molecule in red blood cells that is necessary for the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. Therefore if the body suffers from a deficiency of hemoglobin, the transportation of red blood cells and consequently oxygen suffers. Since oxygen is one of the core elements necessary to sustain life, lack of oxygen can cause further serious diseases and consequently death if it is not taken care of. This disease is also referred to as an Iron-deficiency anemia.

It is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as a person finds the symptoms of anemia occurring in the body. But there are ways that a person can help increase the amount of red blood cells in the body.

Taking food rich in iron and other vitamins that enhance the production of red blood cells can immensely help the recovery process. Below we will discuss other dietary options for people suffering with Anemia. Here are our following top 10:

1) Spinach

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We are all familiar with the famous cartoon character Popeyes. He ate the spinach, gained ultra- strength and beat the bad guy. Turns out it wasn’t as ridiculous as we thought. Spinach has a very high content of iron and eating spinach regularly can help increase the blood levels in the body.


2) Red Meat

Red meat may not be healthy in excess, but a controlled amount of red meat can immensely help your cause of increasing iron in your body. Since beef, lamb and other red meat are a delicacy to consume, try not to go overboard with it. Watch out for the cholesterol levels as well.


3) Eggs

Eggs may not directly help increasing blood levels in your body, but they contain lots of protein and antioxidants that help to store vitamins for later use.

4) Pomegranates

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Pomegranates might be hard to extract from their shell, but they are certainly worth the trouble. One of the richest fruits in iron and Vitamin C, pomegranate and its juice can prove to be a game changer in your fight against Anemia.

5) Seafood
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Salmon, tuna, mussels and oysters are some of the various seafood delicacies that are rich in iron and protein. It is recommended by dieticians that seafood should be consumed around three times a week.

6) Apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is not just another rhyming sentence. Apples can provide a very ample intake of your daily vitamin requirement including iron. Try to follow the cliché and eat one daily.

7) Dates and Raisins

There are many advantages of eating dry fruits. In earlier times, dates were said to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients required to function for a person during the day. Raisins are rich in iron and they can help to increase iron levels in the body.

8) Liver and Kidney

It only makes sense to consume the parts of animals that handle all the blood work. Liver and Kidneys are rich in iron and they also help the process of iron absorption in the body.

9) Tomatoes

Tomatoes help to absorb the iron in the body. Iron can be discarded by your body if it cannot absorb it. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and E which also help the hairs and the skin.

10) Fortified Oatmeal

Oatmeal and cereals are rich in iron but also contain acids that inhibit their absorption. If you plan on including oatmeal in your daily routine, look for the fortified versions of them. These are fortified with iron and can be easily absorbed by the body.

Extra Tips:

Try to decrease the intake of foods that inhibit iron absorption. These can be easily found by doing some research on the internet.

Eating iron rich foods with foods rich with Vitamin C can immensely increase the amount of iron your body absorbs. Next time you have breakfast or lunch, try to add orange juice to the menu.

A balanced diet is a healthy diet. Make sure that even though you are increasing your intake of iron rich foods, you are not compromising in other vitamins and minerals.
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