Iron deficiency ANEMIA. What foods to eat to get 18mg of iron a day?
Well you can always take iron supplements but they will constipate you. Best take iron rich foods and take VITAMIN C with them too as it helps you absorb iron. Here is a list of some Iron rich foods: Foods that are a good source of iron include: (liver, lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb--just so others know too ) seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc. beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens (the darker the green the more iron) tofu vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts chicken and turkey blackstrap molasses nuts egg yolks dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots (and probably PURE juices from these are rich too)
Iron deficiency is a leading health concern across the world. Indeed, it is amongst the most common nutritional deficiencies that exist. The World Health Organization regards iron deficiency as the top nutritional disorder in the world; both developed and developing countries alike. It is estimated that 80 percent of the world population is iron deficient without even knowing it while the other 30 % have Iron Deficient Anemia (A condition that may occur after prolonged iron deficiency). Iron deficiency develops gradually, typically starting with a negative iron balance when iron intake does not meet the daily need for dietary iron . Iron is a crucial mineral for our survival. It helps in the transportation of oxygen in the blood as it is a component of hemoglobin. It is also a component of hemoglobin, which allows muscle cells to store oxygen. Moreover, it plays a vital role in our cognitive development, immune function and cardiovascular health. It is important to recognize the symptoms of iron deficiency so that it can be taken care of. You should note that most iron deficient people may only display a few symptoms of the deficiency. Best, Liam
