Question 1

foods that battle anemia?

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Find cause first: It is important to find the cause of anemia first. It may be due to deficiency of iron, folic acid, b12, blood loss, hemolysis, bone marrow failure etc and each of these has a different treatment.

Question 2

what foods are good for anemia?

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Some: Make sure you have a firm diagnosis of the cause of the anemia.  It could be blood loss, which needs to be traced.  If it is dietary lack, find out what is missing.
If you are iron deficient, and that is why you are anemic, eat red meats, poultry, and also molasses.  But usually you need to take a supplement.  If your anemia is caused by something else, you can't fix it easily by diet.

Question 3

best food to eat who have anemia.

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Anemia: Depends on type of anemia.  If it is iron deficient anemia then best foods are the heme containing foods e.g. Red meat, chicken, fish, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, mollasses, dried fruits.  Supplements of iron with vitamin c also are helpful.

Question 4

what food should i eat for anemia?

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Iron rich foods: Foods such a leafy green vegetables (kale), lean red meats, beans, shellfish, nuts and fortified cereals are high in iron.  The iron will be absorbed more readily if eaten with foods that contain Vitamin C such as bell peppers, parsley, broccolli, orange juice, kiwi, cooked tomatoes and strawberries.

Question 5

what are some good foods for people with anemia?

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Cause of anemia?: It depends on the cause of anemia. Food will not help with some anemias. The common causes that can be addressed nutritionally are iron deficiency, folate and B12 deficiency. For iron and B12 you would need to eat meat, red meat would be better. For folate, green leafy vegetables would work.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 6

which foods should i eat to help with my anemia problem?

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Iron-rich foods, but: It can be hard to improve anemia with diet alone.  You may consider getting an iron-containing supplement from your physician. Otherwise, iron-rich foods can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/basics/prevention/con-20019327

Question 7

what foods should i add to my diet to help cope with anemia?

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Vit C: Vitamin c helps the body absorb non heme iron, which is the iron in plants. Eating organic green leafy vegetables, and vegetables such as red cabbage, should help.

Question 8

is there a connection between megaloblastic anemia and nutrition?

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Megaloblastic anemia: There are several major known causes of megaloblastic anemia some of which are nutritional. B12 and folate (folic acid) deficiencies can cause this specific type of anemia. Alchoholic liver disease can also result in this form of anemia.

Question 9

i have anemia, i want to loose weight but what foods should i be eating to do so?

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What kind of anemia?: In order to better answer you, please tell me what type of anemia--iron deficiency, B12 or Folic Acid deficiency, sickle cell or other hemoglobinopathy--ladies will often develop iron deficiency because of menstrual blood loss,  iron containing foods --green leafy vegetables, meats, iron-vitamin combos may be indicated.  Balanced diet with all major food groups is helpful.  Decrease portions, exer.

Question 10

what are the best foods to eat for a high fiber diet & anemia?

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Normal diet.: Fiber is not needed to prevent anemia.  Most anemias are caused by iron deficiency, especially in young women.  Iron rich foods are red meat, dark green leafy vegetables, raisins and liver.  The other nturients needed are B12 (mainly animal products) and Folic Acid (vegetables, fruits, nuts, fortified cereals and grains).

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