Is it possible to eat a vegetarian diet with anemia?
Yes it is possible but anemia can be caused by a deficiency in iron, vitamin B12, folate and in some instances protein. The most important thing to do is find out the source of the anemia. Once that deficiency is known, nutrient dense foods rich in vitamins and minerals can be incorporated into your diet even if you are vegetarian.
Yes! Definitely achievable! I would recommend a qualified nutritionists advice, always. They are specialists with the broadest and most thorough knowledge of all kinds of diets.
But generally, eggs and dairy foods are full of B12. You can also find it added to non-dairy milk alternatives, low-salt yeast extract (like Marmite and Veggie Mite) and breakfast cereals. Black eyed peas, lentils and spinach are chock full of folic acid – and again those yeast extract spreads are excellent for folate too. Remember, if you aren’t keen on them as spreads on toast you can add them as seasoning to your cooking. Marmite can add a dark, savouriness to your stews, marinades or soups.
In terms of iron, eggs, pulses, dried fruit and dark-green vegetables such as cabbages, broccoli and spring greens, wholemeal bread and fortified cereals are jam packed and work as great sources.
Protein is in so many whole foods, it is probably easiest to find in a vegetarian diet. Beyond dairy and eggs, tofu, lentils, nuts and nut butters, whole-wheat breads, soya milk and yogurts are all top heavy with proteins, as well as heaps of other nutritional benefits.
Don’t worry! You’re diet will still be abundant and various and you will get everything you need if you keep it varied and make thoughtful choices.
Yes.
When hemoglobin level is less than 12g/dl it is called as anemia.
Nutritional anemia is caused by deficiency of 1. IRON 2. FOLIC ACID 3. VITAMIN B12.
there are two forms of iron- heam-iron and non heam-iron.
heam- iron is better absorbed than non heam- iron and also promote the better absorption of non heam- iron in the plant sourses.
Sources-
NON HEAM-IRON: liver meat poultry and fish.
Non heam-iron: PLANT sources cereals, greeny leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, oil seeds, Jaggery, dried fruits.
Foods inhibiting iron absorption milk,egg yolk, tea (tannin).
FOLATE
liver meat,dairy products,eggs,milk.
LEAFY VEGETABLES, CEREALS,FRUITS. *overcooking destroys much of folic acid present in the diet.
Vit B12
NOTfound in vegetables.synthesised by bacteria in colon
Liver kidney meat fish egg milk cheese.
Apart from b12 all others are present in the vegetable diet. So u can prevent anemia by consumption of veggies.
Take a BALANCED DIET?
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