15 FOODS TO FIGHT ANEMIA
1. Red Kidney beans:
Rich in dietary Iron and phytochemicals like flavonoids.
2. Tofu:
Low in Sodium, high in B-vitamins, Iron, Isoflavones, Genistein and Diadzein.
3. Oyster:
Low glycemic index, rich in antioxidant nutrient Zinc and Vitamin B12.
4. Almond:
Rich in Iron, Manganese, Riboflavin, Copper, Vitamin E and Omega-3-fatty acids.
5. Prune Juice:
Dense in B-vitamins, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Boron and dietary fiber.
6. Romaine lettuce:
Vitamins (A,B1,B2,C), Folate, Manganese, Chromium, dietary fiber, Potassium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
7. Blackstrap Molasses:
Rich source of Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B6.
8. Spinach:
Rich source of Calcium, Vitamins A, B9, E and C, Iron, fiber and Beta carotene.
9. Apricot:
Rich in Beta-carotene, fiber, Vitamin A, E, and Iron.
10. Raw Broccoli:
Vitamins (C, K, A, B6), Potassium, Selenium, Manganese, Tryptophan, and Phosphorus.
11. Beetroot Juice:
Rich in Iron content. Help in repairing and reactivating red blood cells.
12. Watercress leaves:
Rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron and iodine.
13. Pomegranates:
Rich source of Iron and Vitamin C.
14. Garlic:
Rich in Iron. Effective in treatment of Sickle cell Anemia.
15. Honey:
Rich iron content. Copper and magnesium increase hemoglobin levels