15 Foods To Fight Anemia

[Night_Hawk]

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. Beet root 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.
http://www.healthdigezt.com/15-foods-to-fight-anemia/

 

[Night_Hawk]

[h=1]Information and Resources[/h]





[h=2]Understanding Anemia -- the Basics
[/h][h=3]What Is Anemia?[/h]Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or your hemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen. Symptoms of anemia -- like fatigue -- occur because organs aren't getting what they need to function properly.
Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S. It affects about 3.5 million Americans. Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of anemia. Important factors to remember are:

[h=4]Understanding Anemia[/h]

Find out more about anemia:
Basics
Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment







Certain forms of anemia are hereditary and infants may be affected from the time of birth.

• Women in the childbearing years are particularly susceptible to iron-deficiency anemia because of the blood loss from menstruation and the increased blood supply demands during pregnancy.
• Older adults also may have a greater risk of developing anemia because of poor diet and other medical conditions.

There are many types of anemia. All are very different in their causes and treatments. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common type, is very treatable with diet changes and iron supplements. Some forms of anemia -- like the anemia that develops during pregnancy -- are even considered normal. However, some types of anemia may present lifelong health problems.
[h=3]What Causes Anemia?[/h]There are more than 400 types of anemia, which are divided into three groups:

• Anemia caused by blood loss
• Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production
• Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells

Anemia Caused by Blood Loss
Red blood cells can be lost through bleeding, which can occur slowly over a long period of time, and can often go undetected. This kind of chronic bleeding commonly results from the following:

• Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and cancer
• Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirinor ibuprofen, which can cause ulcers and gastritis
• Menstruation and childbirth in women, especially if menstrual bleeding is excessive and if there are multiple pregnancies

Anemia Caused by Decreased or Faulty Red Blood Cell Production
With this type of anemia, the body may produce too few blood cells or the blood cells may not function correctly. In either case, anemia can result. Red blood cells may be faulty or decreased due to abnormal red blood cells or a lack of minerals and vitamins needed for red blood cells to work properly. Conditions associated with these causes of anemia include the following:

• Sickle cell anemia
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Vitamin deficiency
• Bone marrow and stem cell problems
• Other health conditions

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that affects African-Americans. Red blood cells become crescent-shaped because of a genetic defect. They break down rapidly, so oxygen does not get to the body's organs, causing anemia. The crescent-shaped red blood can cells also get stuck in tiny blood vessels, causing pain.





http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-basics

 

[ashiqahasan]

Bhai! jis nation ko peenay ka saaf Pani nahe milta waahan par kis tarah ke studies forum par laga rahey ho. Hamrey liye sab lakar hazam or pathar hazam.

By the way it's is a good report for the 1st world people.

 

[NasNY]

 

[Night_Hawk]

1. Red Kidney beans: (available in Pakistan) Rich in dietary Iron and phytochemicals like flavonoids.


2. Almond: (available in Pakistan) Rich in Iron, Manganese, Riboflavin, Copper, Vitamin E and Omega-3-fatty acids.


3. Blackstrap Molasses available in Pakistan) Rich source of Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B6.
4. Spinach: (available in Pakistan)Rich source of Calcium, Vitamins A, B9, E and C, Iron, fiber and Beta carotene.
5. Apricot available in Pakistan) Rich in Beta-carotene, fiber, Vitamin A, E, and Iron.
6. Raw Broccoli (available in Pakistan)vailable in Pakistan) Vitamins (C, K, A, B6), Potassium, Selenium, Manganese, Tryptophan, and Phosphorus.
7. Beet root Juice available in Pakistan) Rich in Iron content. Help in repairing and reactivating red blood cells.
8. Watercress leaves: Rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron and iodine.
9. Pomegranates available in Pakistan) Rich source of Iron and Vitamin C.
10. Garlic: (available in Pakistan)Rich in Iron. Effective in treatment of Sickle cell Anemia.
11. Honey: (available in Pakistan)Rich iron content. Copper and magnesium increase hemoglobin levels.

 

[kwan225]

Well done Night_Hawk... make your life easy. take 1 centrum a day. (bigsmile)

 

[Fatema]

@kwan

why centrum when Pak is blessed with all the best fruit and veg of the world?? btw centrum is good for over 40s.