Here are some iron rich foods that anemic people must eat.
IRON RICH FOODS – People who has anemia must eat this type of foods rich in iron according to public health expert Doc Willie Ong.
Anemia is accordingly a condition suffered by many people where a person “lacks enough healthy red blood cells (RBC) to carry enough oxygen to the tissues of the body”. Basically, the low number of RBC in the body reduces the oxygen level of a person.
This can lead to restlessness, paleness, and fatigue as among the common symptoms. While other symptoms also include chest pain and breathlessness.
Pregnant women, severe menstrual period, and those who lack proper nutrients in the body are at higher risk to become anemic. This is considered to be the most common blood disorder.
It is important to note that our lifestyle and the foods we eat says a lot about the state of our health. If you eat healthy, you are healthy. You are what you eat truly. With this, to treat and prevent anemia, there are a lot of foods out there which can help you out.
Here are some foods rich in iron that anemic people must eat:
- Chicken
- Pork
- Egg
- Liver
- Beef
- Broccoli
- Potatoes with skin
- Dried beans and green peas
- Spinach
Meanwhile, according to Health Direct, there are two types of iron – the haem and non-haem. Haem can be found in meat, poultry, and seafoods while the non-haem is found in eggs and plant foods.
Thus, other foods rich in iron are shrimp, clams, scallops, oysters, sardines, mackerel, whole wheat bread, oat cereal, enriched white bread, enriched pasta, enriched rice, strawberries, watermelon, raisins, prunes, tofu, tomato products, and many more.
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