Anemia and its Dietary Interventions.
Anemia Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells . If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen can make you feel tired or weak. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, and high rates of red blood cell destruction . Symptoms Fatigue. Weakness. Pale or yellowish skin. Irregular heartbeats. Shortness of breath. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Chest pain. Cold hands and feet Add these foods to your diet to get more iron and help fight iron deficiency anemia: Leafy greens. Leafy greens, especially dark ones, are among the best sources of non-heme iron. Meat and poultry. All meat and poultry contain heme iron. Liver....