| An insufficient number of red blood cells or an | | | | do much to build and replenish your blood supply. |
| insufficient amount of hemoglobin in the red cells is | | | | Beet greens: A very valuable food! Beet greens |
| considered anemia. The most common symptoms | | | | are an extraordinary source of vitamins A and |
| of anemia are: lack of energy, a tendency to tire | | | | B-2. Beet greens are also of great value in |
| quickly, and low resistance to colds and other | | | | enriching your blood with iron and manganese. |
| infections. | | | | Chard: This too little used vegetable is an excellent |
| There are various causes of anemia. Anemia may | | | | source of Vitamin A and iron. |
| be produced by other dis¬eases or may | | | | Corn: Rich in iron and copper, it is a good source |
| develop as the result of a serious loss of blood. | | | | of vitamins A and C. |
| However, there are two common forms of | | | | Eggs: Its protein content equals that of organ |
| anemia. Here we are just going to talk about iron | | | | meats. Eggs are rich in all minerals, including iron, |
| deficiency anemia. | | | | and B vitamins. Eggs are good breakfast food, |
| Iron deficiency anemia is, as the name implies, the | | | | containing stable amounts of energy. Hard boiled |
| result of a dietary deficiency which can be | | | | eggs are easily digested. One egg a day is a |
| overcome by securing enough iron. Iron is a | | | | minimal amount of this precious food. |
| mineral found in nature and when consumed, | | | | Figs: Good laxative quality, rich in iron and B |
| through fruits and vegetables, is used by the | | | | Vitamins. Figs are excellent substitutes for |
| body in the manufacture of hemoglobin. | | | | unnatural sweets. |
| In treating iron deficiency anemia, most doctors | | | | Kale: Is and excellent source of Vitamin A and |
| prescribe their patients patented medicines | | | | provides a good supply of vitamins B and C. Kale |
| containing iron and other vitamins which tend to | | | | contains high amounts of iron, calcium and |
| be worthless in treating anemia. These pills may | | | | potassium. Eat kale twice a week at the very |
| contain small amounts of iron or if high in iron the | | | | least. |
| body will not absorb it correctly, making the pills | | | | Molasses: Provide and excellent source of iron and |
| useless. | | | | therefore are a must food in the diet of anyone |
| Most often an adequate diet and plenty of rest | | | | with iron deficiency anemia. Molasses should be |
| will do more to restore a person to a normal, | | | | substituted for sugar and candy. |
| healthy condition than any combination of pills | | | | Raisins: Another excellent food for those suffering |
| designed to treat anemia. An adequate diet for | | | | from anemia, raisins are very high in iron. Raisins |
| those with iron deficiency anemia will be a diet rich | | | | are also highly alkaline foods, making them helpful |
| in foods high in iron. Some of the natural foods | | | | in overcoming acid conditions. |
| with the highest content of iron are listed below: | | | | Spinach: This super food is an excellent source of |
| Foods high in iron: | | | | Vitamin A and iron. Spinach should be a regular |
| Apricots: This fruit ranks immediately behind liver | | | | part of everyone's diet and may be served lightly |
| as a source of iron. Apricots should be a regular | | | | steamed as a vegetable, raw in salads or mixed |
| item on your shop¬ping list because they can | | | | with other cooked vegetables or eggs. |