Iron deficiency anemia is now a very common disease. According to physicians, about 20% of the world's population now suffer to some extent from a lack of iron in their blood.
It is rather difficult to increase hemoglobin without complying with a competently formulated diet. Regularly eating foods rich in iron: cereals( wheat, oats, buckwheat, millet), apricots, sea cabbage, dried fruits, offal( kidneys, spleen), eggs, cocoa, berries, whole grain bread, dogrose infusion, pomegranate juice, nuts, honey(especially buckwheat) legumes, broccoli, green tea, pineapples, peanut butter, it is possible to significantly improve blood composition and overall well-being.
But among these products there are true record holders for the iron content necessary to raise hemoglobin.
Halva
In the first place is tahini halva( sesame) - 50.1 mg of iron per 100 g of product. And on the second - more common for us sunflower halva( 33.2 mg).So this oriental delicacy, thanks to its mineral composition, brings immense benefit to the body.
In addition to using halva improves blood composition, cleans it and increases hemoglobin level, it contains "heart" minerals - magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, zinc, which makes this dessert an indispensable product for the cardiovascular system as a whole. Calcium, which is part of halva, improves the condition of the osseous system, nails and teeth, prevents the occurrence of osteoporosis.
Both sesame and sunflower halva contain a large amount of vitamins for beauty and youth( C, F, E), and phosphorus and B vitamins help to cope with overloads to the nervous system and improve cognitive functions of the brain. If you gradually add to your diet halva, then improve the work of the bronchi and lungs, carry out serious prevention of cancer and even get rid of migraines.
Pork liver
Contains 29 mg of iron per 100 g of weight. This product is on the third place in terms of iron content and is actively recommended by physicians to all who have problems with the composition of blood. It is appropriate in nutrition of sick anemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus. Pig liver contains virtually all essential amino acids, enzymes, B vitamins, retinol, E, D, K, H and minerals - copper, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, etc.
Thanks to its balanced composition, the liver is not onlysupplies iron to the body, but also helps it absorb. Dishes from the liver are recommended during pregnancy and feeding, for children and the elderly, with general overwork, radiation sickness and with the decline in the working capacity of the organs of hematopoiesis.
Dried apples
Contain 15 mg of iron per 100 g of weight. This product is necessary for the lymphatic system, it perfectly cleanses the blood, so it is useful for low blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. In addition, apples contain biologically accessible substances that promote better absorption of iron from other foods, for example, from the liver, kidneys or eggs. Dried apples are usually added to the diet of patients suffering from atherosclerosis, gout, rheumatism, chronic eczema, psoriasis and other skin diseases.
Dried apples contain up to 12% of different sugars - fructose glucose, sucrose;pectins, tannins, antioxidants, organic acids, phosphorus, iron, potassium, fiber, essential oils, beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, B vitamins, flavonoids. The presence of pectin substances causes a low glycemic index of these dried fruits, which is important for diabetics.
Prunes
The amount of iron is the same as in dried apples. This kind of dried fruit has a great taste and is used as an independent dessert, as well as an additive to many hot dishes( ragout, pilaf, stew) and salads. In dried plums, a lot of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium;it is rich in sugars, fiber, organic acids.
Prunes are relevant in the treatment and prophylactic nutrition in cardiovascular pathologies( in the early stages), for normalization of arterial pressure, with obesity and other disorders of metabolic processes in the body. Regular use of prunes normalizes the work of the intestines, strengthening its peristalsis, contributes to weight loss. Dried plums also have antitumor, bactericidal, restorative and tonic properties, reduce fatigue, increase vigor and mood.
You can increase hemoglobin in your blood by eating tasty and healthy foods. With a competent combination of products, iron digestibility rises many times.