What vegetables/nuts/fruits should be consumed to cure anemia?
An anemia diet usually consists of an iron-rich diet along with iron supplements. Absorption of iron from food is influenced by multiple factors. One important factor being the form of the iron. Heme Iron, found in animal sources, is highly available for absorption. Non-heme iron on the other hand, found in vegetable sources, is less available. An anemia diet may include the following foods: Anemia Diet containing Heme Iron Excellent Sources Good Sources # Clams # Pork Liver # Oysters # Chicken Liver # Mussels # Beef Liver # Beef # Shrimp # Sardines # Turkey Anemia Diet containing Non-Heme Iron Excellent Sources Good Sources # Enriched breakfast cereals # Cooked beans and lentils # Pumpkin seeds # Blackstrap Molasses # Canned beans # Baked potato with skin # Enriched pasta # Canned asparagus Warning: Pregnant women should not eat liver because of its very high Vitamin A content. Large amounts of Vitamin A can be harmful to the baby. The absorption of Non-heme iron can be improved when
