Food plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of anemia
Anemia is a common condition characterized by healthy blood deficiency, often caused by the lack of iron. This deficiency can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, pallor and lack of breath, which have a significant impact on the quality of life.
Fortunately, food plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of anemia. By incorporating the right foods in your diet, you can increase iron levels and improve general health.
According to the medical nourologist Durval Ribas Filho, president of the Brazilian association of Nutrology, the most suitable for improving anemia are rich iron foods, vitamin C, B12 and folic acid.
Rich in iron:
• Red meats (liver, agreement, muscle)
• Chicken and fish
• egg yolk
• beans, lentils, chickpeas
• spinach, cabbage, crescione
Sources of vitamin C (which help in the absorption of iron):
• Orange, Acerola, Strawberry, Kiwi
• Tomato, chilli, broccoli
Vitamin B12 and sources of folic acid:
• meats, milk, eggs
• dark green leaves, avocado, banana
How should these foods be consumed?
Ideally, iron rich foods should be consumed together with vitamin C sources to improve absorption. “It is also important to avoid consuming coffee, black tea or soft drinks with meals, since these drinks compromise iron absorption,” he says.
Source: Terra
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