If you’re anaemic, you’ll already know that late nights or working too hard aren’t always to blame for your constant tiredness. But what if we told you that making a few additions to your shopping basket could potentially improve your anaemia symptoms? Here’s our list of nutrient-packed foods that could work wonders for people with diet-related forms of this common condition.
- Dark-green leafy vegetables
Whether its spinach, watercress or curly kale, these leafy greens are brimming with vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are a good source of iron which is essential for treating iron deficiency anaemia.
- Eggs
As well as being tasty and versatile, the humble egg is also a rich source of iron and vitamin B12. Boosting your levels of these two nutrients may help keep anaemia symptoms, like tiredness and fatigue, at bay.
- Fish
Rich in iron, fish is an essential part of a healthy diet and should be eaten at least twice a week. Choose salmon or cod for an added boost of vitamin B12.
- Meat
Although red and white meat are good sources of several vitamins and minerals, red meat and liver is an excellent source of both vitamin B12 and iron.
- Fortified breakfast cereals
This is a handy option for vegans suffering from anaemia as they may struggle to get enough vitamin B12 or iron in their diets.
- Nuts
A handful of nuts is an ideal quick grab and go option to increase iron levels in the body, with pistachios containing the most compared to other nuts.
- Beans and pulses
Store cupboard staples like chickpeas, lentils or kidney beans are a great source of protein, fibre and iron.
Now that your shopping list is filled, make sure your diet includes a wide range of food so it’s healthy, balanced and delicious.
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