Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the human body. According to the 2019 National Family Health Survey, almost 70% of children and 65% of women in India are iron deficient. Less iron consumption means lower hemoglobin production. For those who don’t have it reversed, hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found in red blood cells and responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. According to Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja from Fortis Hospital, “Low hemoglobin leads to weakness, fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath and more. Furthermore, the amount of hemoglobin drops dramatically leading to a condition like anemia.” This is why, iron supplementation is so important – and if you look around, there are a number of fruits and vegetables that are easily accessible and can give you a good dose of iron.
Taking this into consideration, celebrity nutritionist Nmami Agarwal took to her Instagram to share some tips for adding iron in your daily diet. Let’s take a look.
Also read: 5 popular Indian foods that can help boost iron content
Here are 5 fun ways to eat iron suggested by Nmami Agarwal:
1. Amaranth:
Both seeds and leaves of amaranth are rich in iron, calcium, protein vitamins A, B and C. You can make porridge, soup cakes, parathas and also use it as tikkis for your evening snack.
2. Palm sugar:
Unlike sugar, which has empty calories, jaggery is high in iron, magnesium, and potassium. Besides providing iron, jaggery also helps support digestion and relieve menstrual pain.
3. Spinach:
Spinach is rich in both iron and calcium. You can experiment with spinach and add it to your smoothies or make palak soup.
4. Vitamin C:
Include more and more vitamin C-rich foods in your diet. It helps in better absorption of iron in your body.
5. Cooking in iron utensils:
If you want to get the most out of these iron-rich foods, make sure you cook them in iron pots.
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Follow these simple steps and enjoy a healthy and nutrient-rich diet every day. Eat healthy, stay fit!
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