Anemia is a condition wherein red blood cells or erythrocytes are below the normal range. It could also be a result of depletion in the hemoglobin content of the red blood cells. Erythrocytes are produced in the bone marrow and it functions as oxygen carries to different parts of the body.

Hemoglobin is responsible for the red pigmentation of the blood. Just like erythrocytes, hemoglobin also carries oxygen from the lungs to various parts of the body. Destruction or an increase in loss of red blood cells could also lead to anemia.

Some people who have anemia don’t have any symptoms but others may feel tired, easily fatigued, become short of breath and look pale.

Treatment of Anemia

Treatment for anemia depends on what type of anemia you have. You can take supplements and also increase iron in your diet. There are varieties of leafy vegetables you can eat to get more iron.

Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprout is a member of the Brassica family which also includes cabbage and broccoli. It is an excellent source of vitmains A, C, E and also traces of vitamin B. It is also high in minerals like potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, protein and even omega-3 fatty acid.

This vegetable has high iron content which combines with vitamin B6 to release energy spent in manufacturing red blood cells thus preventing anemia.

Broccoli

There are different kinds of broccoli and there taste varies from one variety to another.  Some are crunchy while others are soft and fibrous.

Broccoli is overflowing with disease fighting components. It has different strong anti-oxidants like beta carotene, glutathione, quercetin, idoles, vitamin C and many more.

Eating broccoli everyday will get you more iron in your diet. It may not directly contain iron but it is rich in vitamin C, a vitamin needed for the absorption of iron in the body.

Kale

Kale is a wild cabbage that comes in green or purple color. It has very high amount of chlorophyll which helps improve the hemoglobin level in the blood.

The best thing about kale is that it is packed with all kinds of nutrients but with low caloric content. This is perfect for those who need more iron in their diet but can’t afford to increase their caloric intake.

Spinach

Spinach is known for its cleansing, building and nourishing characteristics for the colon, intestines and digestive tract. When prepared the right way, spinach is very effective in improving many conditions.

The high iron content in spinach makes in an amazing blood builder. It revives and re-energizes the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.