Fight Anemia With These Powerful Iron Rich Foods

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Anemia is a medical condition where there is not enough oxygen supply in the blood, causing our tissues and organs to be deprived of oxygen needed to function. This condition is largely related to a lack of iron, which is required in order for the body to create hemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying component of our blood. Without enough iron, the red blood cells cannot have enough oxygen-carrying capacity to meet our body’s daily requirements.

People affected with mild anemia may simply feel fatigued throughout the day while more severe cases affect oxygen delivery to our major organs, damaging their ability to function adequately. Other symptoms of anemia can include weakness, pale skin, fast or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and cognitive impairment.

Here’s a great list of naturally iron rich foods to supplement your diet with. Stats are from the USDA nutrient database– and note that in order to “keep it natural” we skipped the foods that have been artificially fortified with iron.

#1: Liver

Iron content in 100 grams: 44.55 mg

Liver might not be a popular American dish, but it is a favored snack and viand in Asia. Because it is rich in iron, the Asian population is less affected by anemia compared to the US population. According to the WHO report on the worldwide prevalence of anemia, only 15 percent of the south-east Asian population is affected by anemia, compared to 40 percent of Americans.

#2: Clams

Iron content in 100 grams: 28 mg

Shellfish is rich in iron and iodine, and is a good food choice for people suffering anemia.

#3: Morel Mushrooms

Iron content in 100 grams: 12.18 mg

Another vegetable that is rich in iron is the mushroom. Mushrooms are quite delicious in cream-based pastas, egg scrambles, stir fries and soups. Morel Mushrooms are higher in iron than the regular field mushroom variety.

#4: Dark Chocolate / Cacao

Iron content in 100 grams: 11.90 mg

Chocolate is a great iron-boosting food source for people with anemia. It’s also high in copper and magnesium.

#5: White Beans And Lentils

Iron content in 100 grams of white beans: 10.44 mg
Iron content in 100 grams of lentils: 7.39 mg

A white bean and lentil salad is rich in iron and is delicious as well. Steam them and toss them together with olive oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

#6: Squash And Pumpkin Seeds

Iron content in 100 grams: 8.82 mg

The nutrition value of squash and pumpkin is best kept with steaming and boiling. You can either have it mashed as a side dish or mixed with rice, quinoa, and risotto.

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