What's something vegetarian that cures anemia?

Answer 1

Spinach is not a very good net source of iron, because it also contains a chemical that prevents absorption. Kale, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and mustard greens are all better sources of iron. Beans and lentils are also good sources of iron, as are figs and blackstrap molasses.

Cooking in a cast iron skillet also helps. Mixing iron rich vegetables with something containing vitamin C like orange juice, lemon or lime juice, or tomatoes, tomato sauce or tomato juice increases the bio-availability of the iron.

Answer 2

There are many kinds of anemia, most of which have nothing to do with diet. There would be no way to "cure" Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Anemia by diet as they are genetic disorders.

I'm going to assume you're talking about iron or B12.

Molasses would be the easiest to digest source of iron I know of. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron--citrus fruits such as orange, lemon and grapefruit are an excellent source.

Most people already produce enough B12; food sources are dairy and eggs. Vegan supplements are also available.

Answer 3

If you are a vegetarian and anemic the chances are it is not from an iron deficiently but vitamin B12.

B12 can be taken as a supplement, but get the sublingual variety. (under the tongue)

I had a close friend who was a vegetarian for many years and she developed Pernicious Anemia and had to take B 12 shots for a very long time.

Answer 4

I usually eat a bowl of spinach everyday and try to have some sort of vitamin C whenever I consume iron foods to help absorb the iron. Broccoli is great for that. Also iron fortified cereals, I usually eat malt-o-meal which has a ton of iron.

Good luck, your doctor may also prescribe you some iron pills for example if you just had a baby and are anemic afterwards.

Answer 5

I have been a vegetarian for 12 years. I pay a lot of attention to my diet and make sure I get enough iron. Eat a lot of dark, leafy greens, beans, lentils, cream of wheat, and iron fortified cereals. As long as you make a point to eat iron rich foods, you should be fine.

Answer 6

There are some good suggestions here. I believe that for your body to absorb the iron, you have to take a bit of vitamin C with it. I think it also helps to avoid calcium around the time that you consume the iron.
Hope this helps!

Answer 7

An iron tablet. Dark leafy greens contain iron, as do beans/legumes and baked potatoes (with skin). You can also get it in enriched pasta and cereal. Blackstrap molasses is another good source.

Answer 8

Sea wead is full of iron and also misso soup whihc is fermented soya bean paste - combine the two they are very good for you. Eat lots of leafy grean vegies and look for herbs high in iron and make teas

Answer 9

Any green vegetable has iron in it ,which helps to prevent the illness, but sometimes anaemia is caused by things other than dietary deficiency, needing the advice of your doctor.

Answer 10

Spinach is full of iron. Anemia is an iron deficiency