Iron content from Meat
Iron from meat is easily absorbed in the body. So iron rich foods for non vegetarians include livers, sardines, oysters, shellfish, lamb, turkey and chicken. Red meat like beef or liver is also high in iron.
Foods fortified with iron
There are plenty of iron fortified breakfast cereals available in market. So when buying flour or bread or any other fortified iron foods check the labels. To treat anemia the label should specify iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12 in its ingredients list.
Vegetables
Vegetables which are good sources of iron are turnip greens, broccoli, parsley, spinach, string beans, wheat germ, peas, dandelions, lentils, pulses and green leafy vegetables.
Dates
Dates are high in iron. So add dates in your diet to overcome iron deficiency.
Ragi
Ragi or finger millet is a nutrition packed cereal and boasts of iron, protein, calcium as well as fiber. Ragi can be made in to dosa, idli, steamed cake, pudding with jaggery, biscuits, khakras, and porridge. Ragi malt can also be prepared. Ragi hurihittu which is roasted ragi and mixed with jaggery and cardamom is also a good snack with milk. Jaggery is a good source of iron too.
Molasses
Black strapped molasses is a good source of iron and vitamin B nutrients. So add two teaspoons of molasses to water or tea and consume it daily.
Raisins
These are good sources of natural iron. Just soak two to ten raisins in water overnight and have them in the morning.
Gooseberries
Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C and helps the body absorb iron easily. So eat a gooseberry every day. You can also mix gooseberry juice with ghee and consume it for 3 weeks to improve blood and decrease anemia condition. Similarly citrus fruits like orange, kiwifruit, grapefruit can also be consumed to enhance iron absorption in the body.
Yoga
Yogic poses and breathing exercises can improve blood circulation and digestion. This can also increase your energy levels which can be a blessing for low hemoglobin sufferers.
