Smoothy Slim
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Fruits: Raisins, prunes, dried figs, apricots, apples, grapes and watermelons not only get the red blood cells flowing but also improve the blood count. Citrus fruits like oranges, amla or Indian gooseberry, lime and grapefruit help to attract iron. They play a very important role in increasing blood count.
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Learn More »A drop in your blood count is a serious issue; it can be a sign of anemia, an infection, or even bleeding.The stakes are higher for women, especially those who aren't particular about iron and other nutrients in their diet, as the drop in hemoglobin could be more than usual, leading to weakness and poor routine performance. While the count does bounce back post menstruation or pregnancy , some complications could cause delays. How does one regulate healthy hemoglobin levels? By trusting nature. We are blessed with foods that can help us maintain healthy hemoglobin levels without having to bust open the bank account.When we look at foods that can boost your hemoglobin we are looking for rich iron content. When it comes to red meat, you will find heme iron (or iron that is well absorbed) and the best part about it is that it can be easily absorbed in the intestine. But let's not go binge on red meat, you don’t want to be down with cardiovascular disease that could result from overeating or higher fat content. As with all else, a balanced diet is the key here.Beetroot, palak or spinach, green peas, rajma or kidney beans, cabbage, turnip, sweet potato and cauliflower are some vegetables that are easily available in the Indian market. If you have access to imported veggies try out broccoli, lima beans, collards and black beans. Beetroot is the best natural remedy to boost blood count, it has the ability to regenerate iron content and activates red blood cells, supplying fresh oxygen to the blood.Raisins, prunes, dried figs, apricots, apples, grapes and watermelons not only get the red blood cells flowing but also improve the blood count. Citrus fruits like oranges, amla or Indian gooseberry, lime and grapefruit help to attract iron. They play a very important role in increasing blood count.Some of us like them, some don’t; but all nuts have some amount of iron in them. The king of all nuts with the highest iron content is the humble almond. One ounce of almonds every day provides 6% of iron. Dry fruits and nuts can be purchased from any provision store in cities and towns. In fact, the good news is that almonds are the cheapest of all the other nuts and dry fruits available to us; a definite sign that Mother Nature does care.Check the labels on wholegrain breads, pastas, and cereals; Each pack must contains 20% or more of the daily value for iron. Whole grains offer many health benefits for which everyone must try to incorporate them into their daily diets. Here’s one more reason to continue doing so, whole grain is a rich source in iron.Read more Personal Health, Diet & Fitness stories on www.healthmeup.com
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Learn More »This can happen because there's something wrong with your red blood cells or because you don't have enough minerals and vitamins for your red blood cells to form normally. Conditions associated with these causes of anemia include: Bone marrow and stem cell problems. Iron-deficiency anemia.
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