What dietary sources help improve hemoglobin levels?

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Yes, due to anemia or low Hb (Hemoglobin), the body's oxygen-carrying capacity reduces, and the body gets exhausted. It is necessary to eat food in the right combination to increase the bioavailability of iron via diet and continue supplements if recommended by the physician.

Do's while following a diet plan for iron deficiency anemia are:

1. Include more green leafy vegetables in your diet.

2. Eat pulses and legumes to increase your iron intake.

3. Include all varieties of fruits and vegetables.

4. Eat lean red meat and liver rich in easily absorbed iron.

5. When you consume iron-rich food, include a source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with iron absorption.

While Following Diet Plan for Iron Deficiency Anemia:

1. Avoid eating dairy products two hours before and after you consume iron-rich foods.

2. Avoid coffee, tea, and colas when trying to boost your iron levels.

To manage iron deficiency and recover quickly from anemia, you can consume these healthy food items:

1. Spinach: Half a cup of boiled spinach contains 2 mg (milligram) of iron, accounting for about 20 percent of the iron requirement for a woman’s body. So, make sure that you take spinach in your daily diet to increase the blood in your body. Other green leafy vegetables of radish, pumpkin, and drumstick can also do the same.

2. Red Meat: There is rich iron content in lamb, beef, and other red meats. It contains heme-iron, which is easily absorbed by the body. The heart, kidneys, and liver of the red meats are those parts that have high quantities of iron.

3. Tomatoes: Vitamin C is the main ingredient in tomatoes with lycopene. The Vitamin C in tomatoes helps in the easy absorption of iron. Tomatoes are also rich in beta carotene and vitamin E and hence help in the natural conditioning of the hair and skin.

4. Eggs: Eggs are a rich source of proteins and contain antioxidants that will help in stocking up vitamins in the body when you are suffering from anemia. Since a large egg has one milligram of iron, eating once daily can aid in the fight against anemia.

5. Soy Beans: Beans are a great source of iron and vitamins. Soybeans are considered to be the beans that contain high iron content. It contains phytic acid that prevents the absorption of iron. Soybean is a low-fat and high-protein food that fights anemia.

6. Apple and Dates: Apple and dates are also known to help boost iron levels in the body. Eating an apple a day and about ten dates daily will help to fight anemia.

7. Citrus and vitamin-rich foods: Fruits such as lemon, oranges, grapefruits, and amla should be consumed. Vitamin C helps in the absorption of nonheme iron from vegetable sources.

I hope this will help you.

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