I have anemia. im taking iron pills 3 times a day. what are some foods that i can eat that will help?
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I have taken the pills for almost 6 months and go in for my checkup on that this week. Spinach is a good choice, as is chicken if you don't like other meats. Tomatoes, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, lettuce, pretzels by Herr's with different seeds in them, oatmeal raisin cookies with enriched flour, other foods, most of them veggies and dark green. The foods listed also make it easier for you to get the most of your pills. Don't take them with milk or dairy.
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* Coffee, tea and ingesting antacids, should be avoided because they decrease iron absorption. Sources rich in iron are lean beef, lean pork, skinned poultry, shellfish, fish, liver, organ meats, egg yolks, pinto, kidney, lima, navy, chick peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, split peas, green peas, spinach, kale, collards, beet greens, chard, broccoli, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, dried peaches, dried apricots, nuts, peanut butter, whole grain breads.
* Licavoli says that when you use a cast-iron skillet instead of Teflon coated or aluminum one, you increase the iron content of foods, particularly when you cook acidic foods like tomato sauce.
* Take 1 Cup beetroot juice, 1 cup of apple juice, mixed with either sugar or honey once a day to prevent anemia.
* To help prevent iron-deficiency anemia in infants, all doctors should recommend breastfeeding, according to Los Angeles pediatrician Paul M. Fleiss, M.D., a pediatrician, lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Public Health and assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. ''Breast milk supplies almost all the nutrients your baby needs,'' he says.
* Take a ripe banana with 1 tbsp of honey 2 times a day to treat anemia.
* Our body absorbs iron from meats easier than fruits and vegetables. To increase the absorption of iron from fruits and vegetables, eat them with a good source of vitamin C.
* Soak 10 currants overnight. Remove seeds and take it for 3-4 weeks in the morning.
* A mixture of apple and tomato juice also helps to fight against the anemia.
* Eating a lot of salad also helps to prevent anemia.
* Honey is very good for an anemic person because it helps increase the hemoglobin in the blood. It is rich in iron, copper and manganese.
* Intake of vitamin C is very important for the absorption of iron. It is recommended to take two any citrus fruits daily.
* Beets are very important in the cure of anemia. Its juice contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, iodine, iron, copper, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and P.
* A cold-water bath is an easy method in curing anemia. Two baths are recommended daily. Sunbaths are also beneficial as sunlight stimulates the production of red cells.
* 3-4 dried figs are recommended a day to prevent anemia.
* Deep breathing and light exercise like walking also helps in increasing the red blood cell in the body and thus treats the anemia.
* Various yoga asanas like sarvangasana, paschomittanasana, uttanpadasana and shavasana are also beneficial
* Do not eat spinach, rhubarb, tomatoes, or chocolate. These foods are high in oxalic acid, a substance that decreases the ability of our body to absorb iron. other iron blockers are sodas, dairy products, coffee and black tea. Avoid cow's milk, which can cause hidden bleeding in the intestinal tract. Do not follow fad diets.
Taking the pills with orange juice will help your body absorb the iron. Eating tomatos and acidic foods help your body absorb iron as well.
when i was on irion pills they told me to take them with orange juice and not to drink milk 2 hours before and after good luck
hey im anemic too, you have to eat a lot of spinach and meat
Leafy green vegetables are good. Spinach, kale, lettuce, endive, leaf lettuce..etc. Along with greens, there is liver. Oh gawly, did I just say LIVER? Horrors. Some folks don't like liver at all, but if you do have a taste for it, liver will deliver a lot of iron. Be sure not to over consume iron. Like any supplement, it can have an adverse effect if you take more than you need, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Without trying to sound cliched - eat healthily! Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron in the body so citrus fruits are a great idea! Just eat plenty of fruit and veg, and enjoy a healthy life: it's amazing how much better you feel with sufficient "goodness" inside you!
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Dr S
Black Strap molasses has a very high iron content. You might only need one or two teaspoons a day. Canned fish with bones, like sardines are an excellent source of iron. So are dark green leafy veggies. Spinach, bok choy, greens, dark green lettuce ( not iceberg!). Certain dried fruits( almonds, raisins, apricots, prunes,...) and nuts are also a good choice. I know this because I teach an early pregnancy class and these are the things I recommend for pregnant women who need to watch what they are eating.
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