Monday, October 3, 2011

Food To Eat To Gain Iron? .... (anemia)?

396545384 I'm anemic and I really need Iron in my blood, what are some good foods that will make you gain iron?

2 comments:

  1. kelleygaither2000 - Deep green veggies,like collards,turnip greens,mustard greens,etc. When I was told I was anemic by a nurse w/the Red Cross that tested my blood,those were what she suggested.

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  2. syl c. - To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods:

    Red meat
    Egg yolks
    Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)
    Dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
    Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
    Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)
    Turkey or chicken giblets
    Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans
    Liver
    Artichokes
    And here's a tip: If you eat iron-rich foods along with foods that provide plenty of vitamin C, your body can better absorb the iron.

    Also, keeping a food diary will help by listing the foods and the iron contained which makes it easier to plan meals with iron in mind.

    Hope this helps.

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