Foods and recipes to treat anemia

Anemia is a condition considerable decrease the amount of red blood cells which transport oxygen to the body tissues.

The shortage of red blood cells generates symptoms such as fatigue, chest pain, pale skin, dizziness, cold hands and feet and cognitive impairment, among others. So one is recommended healthy diet, rich in specific foods to prevent or improve the symptoms of anemia .

Proper foods to treat anemia

FOODS RICH IN VITAMIN C

When it comes to completely correct the iron deficiency and symptoms produced by anemia, you can use iron supplements with vitamin C to increase the absorption of the same.

Vitamin C is found in fruits such as acerola, citrus, strawberries, kiwis, broccoli, spinach and peppers, among others.

It helps increase the absorption of iron in the bloodstream, and can also be found in fruit juices, such as orange, apple, pineapple, grapefruit and mango or even take a vitamin containing sources of iron and vitamin C. The juices not must contain sugar.

RICH FOODS Vitamin B12

Another type of anemia can be produced by vitamin B12 deficiency, so it is important to consume foods that contain this vitamin widely as shellfish, fish such as tuna or sardines and other foods with smaller quantities also apply, such as meat, milk, eggs and fortified cereals, containing 25-30% of vitamin B12, algae and yeast.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause pernicious anemia, which is inability to absorb this vitamin due to an autoimmune disorder,this kind of anemia can develop from the moment we do not consume B12 enough to supply the organism.

RICH IN IRON FOOD

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where there is not enough iron in the body, and thus it becomes impossible to produce the required amount of hemoglobin for transporting oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues.

To prevent this type of anemia is necessary to consume foods rich in iron such as red meat, liver, cereals fortified with iron, dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, collard greens and their juices, vegetables, nuts and baked potatoes, to prevent iron deficiency.

FOODS TO BE AVOIDED IN THE EVENT OF ANEMIA IRON LACK

When the anemia is due to iron, it is important not consummated coffee or tea with meals, as they may inhibit the absorption of iron; moreover, calcium can inhibit iron intake, so it is also important to avoid dairy and instead using soy milk, rice or other vegetable beverages.

SALADS RAW AGAINST ANEMIA

Since most foods are more effective against anemia if consumed raw, we teach some recipes of salads that are true allies in combating this problem.

1st option

3 nettle leaves (large sheets)

3 cabbage leaves

Preparation

Pass all the centrifuge and use 10 to 20 minutes before lunch.

2nd option

5 young spinach leaves

3 cabbage leaves with stalks

Preparation

The same as the above recipe.

3rd option

1/2 cup arugula

3 tablespoons (soup) of parsley

4 tablespoons (soup) of grated carrot

2 tablespoons (soup) of chopped onion

Preparation

Add all the ingredients in a bowl, season with lemon and salt and consume as salad.

4th option

1/2 cup arugula

4 radishes

1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts

1 tomato mincemeat

2 tablespoons (soup) of chopped onion

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, season with lemon, 1/2 avocado and salt, consume as salad.