Anemia is a common symptom in most women and children. How should we supplement blood? Diet is the most scientific and safe method of blood supplementation, but it is also important to note that some foods can have a counterproductive effect on anemia. Today, let's take a look at how to eat for anemia.
Carrots: Carrots are rich in vitamins B and C, as well as a special nutrient called carotene. Carotene is extremely beneficial for blood supplementation and is the most suitable food for anemic people. Carrots can also be cooked into soup, which is a good blood-supplementing drink. However, many people don't like to eat carrots. Personally, I juice the carrots and add honey to make a drink.
Black Moss: Black moss has a black color, which doesn't look appealing, but it contains a high amount of iron. Cooking soup or dishes with black moss can help with blood supplementation and is suitable for anemic people.
Enokitake Mushroom: Enokitake mushroom has the highest iron content, which is 20 times higher than spinach that most people are familiar with. It is rich in iron and also contains abundant vitamins A, B1, C, proteins, fats, and other nutrients.
Longan Fruit: Longan fruit, also known as lychee fruit, not only contains abundant iron, but also contains vitamins A, B, glucose, sucrose, and other nutrients. In addition to blood supplementation, longan fruit can also treat forgetfulness, palpitations, neurasthenia, and insomnia. Longan soup, longan jelly, longan wine, etc. are also excellent blood-supplementing foods.
Wheat Gluten: This is a folk food. It is commonly available in vegetarian restaurants and braised food stalls. Wheat gluten is rich in iron. Iron supplementation is necessary for blood supplementation.
[Nutritional Recipes for Anemia]
Pork Liver with Vegetables: Effect: Nourishes and supplements blood. Suitable for anemia caused by gastric cancer and deficiency of qi and blood. The iron content in pork liver is 14 times that of pork, making it a good ingredient for nourishing and supplementing blood.
Black Fungus and Brown Sugar Drink: 30g black fungus, 30g brown sugar. Effect: Nourishes yin and supplements blood. Suitable for gastric cancer patients with iron-deficiency anemia. The trace elements iron, selenium, manganese, zinc, etc. contained in black fungus and brown sugar have anti-cancer activity.
Donkey-Hide Gelatin Milk: 15g donkey-hide gelatin, 250ml milk. Effect: Tonifies qi and supplements blood, nourishes and strengthens the body. Suitable for anemia caused by deficiency of qi and blood in gastric cancer patients.
15g longan fruit, 3-5 red dates, 100g glutinous rice. Cook together to make porridge and serve warm. Effect: Nourishes the heart and spleen, nourishes and strengthens the body.
100g brown glutinous rice, 50g Coix Seed, 15 red dates. Cook together to make porridge. Add an appropriate amount of white sugar when eating. Effect: Nourishes yin and supplements blood.
60g Polygonum multiflorum, 3-5 red dates, 100g glutinous rice. First, decoct Polygonum multiflorum to obtain a concentrated juice, remove the residue, then add red dates and glutinous rice to cook the porridge. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and boil for a while. Serve warm. Polygonum multiflorum should be avoided with iron utensils, so a small pot or enamel pot should be used when decocting and cooking the porridge. Effect: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, nourishes blood, and strengthens the body.
In addition to these, which foods are not suitable for people with anemia?
[What Not to Eat for Anemia]
Do not eat garlic. Garlic contains a large amount of volatile substances. Excessive consumption can inhibit gastric acid secretion, reduce hemoglobin, and red blood cells, thereby worsening anemia.
Do not drink milk. Milk has a low iron content and a high calcium and phosphorus content. The iron in the body easily combines with the calcium and phosphorus in milk to form insoluble iron-containing compounds, making the iron deficiency more pronounced.
Do not drink coffee. The polyphenols in coffee can form insoluble salts with iron, inhibiting iron absorption. It is not suitable for anemic patients. If you want to drink a beverage, it is best to replace coffee with orange juice. Indeed, coffee should not be consumed for a long time. The most important thing is not to consume it excessively. Excessive consumption can cause problems even for non-anemic individuals. The key is the amount.
Try not to drink tea. The inhibitory effect of tea on iron absorption is due to the formation of insoluble tannic acid iron in the digestive tract due to the tannic acid in tea leaves. This substance cannot be absorbed by the epithelial cells of the small intestine, which hinders iron absorption. Iron deficiency in the body will reduce hemoglobin synthesis and worsen anemia.
If the symptoms of anemia are severe, prompt medical treatment is necessary.
