Anemia (Iron Deficiency)

Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or your hemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen.

Symptoms of anemia -- like fatigue (tiredness) -- occur because organs aren't getting what they need to function properly. Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following:

• Anemia is caused by blood loss
• Anemia is caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production
• Pale Skin, Yellowness in Skin and Eyes.
• Muscular weakness
• Easy Fatigue, Fainting, Dizziness and loss of energy
• Difficulty concentrating
• Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
• Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
• Leg cramps
• Insomnia (Inability to sleep)
• Low Blood Pressure
• Chest Pain and Heart Attack in Severe Anemia.

Overview:
Red blood cells are important for the transport of oxygen-rich blood to body tissues and removal of carbon dioxide from the body. Red blood cells are red because they contain an iron-rich protein known as hemoglobin, which is bright red in color. Over time, red blood cells wear out and die. The bone marrow continually makes more red blood cells. Certain foods increase production of red blood cells. Consuming foods rich in iron can prevent anemia and help keep all your cells well-supplied with oxygen. Sources of iron include beans, lentils, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, beetroot, dried prunes, raisins and egg yolks, according to MedlinePlus.

Top sources of Iron food to fight Anemia:

1. Spirulina powder with warm water daily
2. Moringa Leaves (Take dry leaf powder with warm water, or Have fresh leafs cooked with lentils)
3. Soya Milk and Tofu
4. Soya Edamame (beens) boiled
5. Wheat grass Juice
6. Eat Spinach cooked.
7. Kale
8. Daily Juice (Beetroot + Carrots + Green Apples + Honey)
9. Palm Jaggery + Sesame Seeds + Peanuts (*peanuts are very good for heart)
10. Legumes (Lentils, Kidney, Lima, Pinto, ...) beans
11. Raagulu, and Jowar grains.
12. Dates soaked in water overnight
13. Pumpkin, and Sunflower seeds
14. Raisins & Prunes soaked
15. Honey taken mixed with warm water enhances the blood's hemoglobin levels. Honey is also very good for the heart and brain, and keeps the mind alert. Note: Honey should NOT be cooked or boiled.
16. Figs (Anjeer) soaked
17. Oats
18. Curry leaves
19. Fresh Fruits (Banana, Pomegranate and Apples).
20. Meats (Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Red meat).

All the above food helps in improving your red blood cells and gives more iron, can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and helps in cases of anemia.

Moringa Smoothie for Stronger Bones & Iron:
Ingredients:
     Moringa Powder
     Banana Or Pineapple Cubes
     Almond butter
     Pure Coconut Oil
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients Moringa Powder, Banana, Almond butter, and Coconut oil in a juicer. Blend on high speed until smooth, about two minutes. If the shake is too thick, add more water until you reach a thick but drinkable consistency. Serve chilled.

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