Anemia is a clinical condition characterized by reduction in the number of red blood cells or their content of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the main content of blood cells that binds the oxygen. If a person has low RBC count or hemoglobin count then the blood cells cannot transport enough oxygen to the vital organs.
Paleness of skin Fatigue and lethargy Dizziness Headache Cold hand and feet Brittle nails Hair fall Leg cramps Soreness and swelling of tongue Poor concentration
Dried fruits like raisins, apricots, dates, nuts, apple, watermelon, pomegranate, beetroot, spinach, mint, broccoli, mustard leaves, radish leaves, fenugreek leaves, coriander (cilantro), turnip greens, pumpkin, peas, brussel sprouts, dried legumes (soy, lima beans, kidney beans, lentils), poultry, red meat, sea food, egg, jiggery, iron fortified cereals like rice flakes, oatmeal, corn flakes, pasta, noodles etc.
Oranges, Mangoes Tangerine, Plums Kiwi, Apricots Cantaloupe Grapefruit, Strawberries, Raspberries Papaya, Guava Bell peppers Lemon, Pineapple, Amla, Pears, Peach Green chilies Broccoli Dark green leafy vegetables Tomatoes and other citrus items.Like there are foods that help enhancing the iron absorption and boost the iron levels in the body, there are foods that inhibit and prevent its absorption too and these are coffee, tea, cocoa, caffeinated drinks like cola, smoking, alcohol etc.
