Prevent iron-deficiency anemia by adding iron-rich foods into your diet.
Experts agree that a balanced diet is the best way to prevent iron deficiency. Meat (beef, lamb), fish and seafood are considered the best sources of iron. But if you are a vegetarian or vegan, increase your intake of foods such as beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, buckwheat, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and apples. Remember that iron cannot be absorbed well on its own, so pay extra attention to foods with high content of vitamin C and folates like citrus fruits, broccoli, and berries. Try iron-rich foods raw or minimize heat treatment time for your meals; the less these foods are under heat, the more iron reaches your body. Foods that are rich in calcium, on the contrary, inhibit the absorption of iron, so drink your latte or milkshake at a different time.
Iron deficiency anemia is curable and easily preventable. All you need is to be attentive to your body and seek timely medical attention!
