- 1. Pineapple juice
- 2. Orange, carrot and beet juice
- 3. Plum juice
- 4. Braised cabbage with quinoa
- 5. Wrap black beans and ground beef
- 6. Fradinho bean salad with tuna
- 7. Beet salad with carrots
- 8. Lentil burger
To combat anemia, which in most cases happens due to lack of iron in the blood, it is recommended to include foods rich in iron in the diet, which are usually dark in color, such as beets, plums, black beans and even chocolate.
Thus, knowing a list of foods rich in iron is a great way to help treat the disease. To refresh and make the treatment more pleasant, some of these foods can be used to make delicious juices, which are excellent weapons against the disease but depending on the severity of the anemia, the doctor may prescribe iron supplementation.
Check out some great recipe options against anemia.
1. Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice with parsley is great for fighting anemia because parsley has iron and pineapple has vitamin C that enhances iron absorption.
Ingredients
- Add the parsley leaves and the parsley leaves.
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in a blender and drink immediately after its preparation. The pineapple can be substituted for orange or apple.
2. Orange, carrot and beet juice
Orange, carrot and beet juice is great for fighting anemia because it is rich in iron.
Ingredients
- 150 grams of raw or cooked beets (about 2 thick slices) 1 small raw carrot2 oranges with plenty of flavor to sweeten
Method of preparation
Pass the beet and carrot through the centrifuge or food processor, to make the most of your juice. Then add the mixture to the pure orange juice and drink it right away, to make the most of its medicinal properties.
If you do not have these appliances, you can beat the juice in the blender, without adding water and then strain it.
3. Plum juice
Plum juice is also great for fighting anemia because it is rich in vitamin C, and therefore enhances the absorption of iron from plant foods.
Ingredients
- 100 g of plum 600 ml of water
Method of preparation
Add all the ingredients in a blender and beat well. After sweetening the plum juice it is ready to be drunk.
4. Braised cabbage with quinoa
This stew is delicious and has a good amount of iron, making it a good option for vegetarians.
Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the parsley, salt and pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Method of preparation
Place the cabbage, garlic and oil in a large frying pan or wook and stir constantly to reduce. If necessary, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of water to avoid burning the stew, when it is ready add the ready quinoa and season to taste with salt and lemon.
5. Wrap black beans and ground beef
A good meal for those with anemia is to eat a wrap filled with black beans and ground beef, with a spicy flavor, a typical Mexican food, also known as 'taco' or 'burrito'.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of wrap2 tablespoons of ground beef (seasoned with pepper) 2 tablespoons of cooked black beans fresh spinach leaves seasoned with lemon
Method of preparation
Just put the ingredients inside the wrap, roll and eat next.
If you wish, you can replace the wrap sheet with a crepioca which consists of taking 2 tablespoons of tapioca +1 egg to the greased skillet.
6. Fradinho bean salad with tuna
This option is also rich in iron, and can be a good option for lunch or dinner, or to eat in the post-workout.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Sauté the onion until it is golden brown and add the baked beans. Then add the raw canned tuna, the parsley and season with salt, oil and lemon to taste.
7. Beet salad with carrots
This salad is delicious and is a good option to accompany meals.
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot1 / 2 beets 200 g cooked chickpeas and lemon to taste
Method of preparation
Grate the carrots and beets (raw), add the cooked chickpeas and season with salt and lemon to taste.
8. Lentil burger
This lentil 'hamburger' is rich in iron, making it a good option for those who are vegetarian because they have no meat.
Ingredients
- 65 g of alphabet noodles200 g of cooked lentils4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs1 onions salt to taste40 g grated parmesan cheese4 tablespoons of peanut butter1 tablespoon of yeast extract2 tablespoons of tomato extract4 spoons (soup) of water
Method of preparation
Check out the following video on how to prepare this delicious recipe:
