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Anemia is caused due to deficiency of iron, vitamin B12 or Folate. It results due to a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. In the absence of hemoglobin, blood will not be able to carry oxygen to the different organs and tissues of the body.

• Eat apples without peeling off the skin.
• Have one cup of beetroot juice mixed with honey every day.
• Daily consume ripe banana with honey.
• Consume food items rich in iron content such as liver, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, raisins, lentils and molasses.
• Drinking too much tea and coffee will decrease iron absorption.
• Vitamin C has to be taken along with iron to increase the absorption.
• Honey is a rich source of iron, copper and magnesium.
• Dandelion tea and nettle tea is a traditional cur for anemia. It is sweetened with honey and is a very rich source of honey.
• Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.
• Do not smoke.
• Avoid food items rich in Oxalic acid as it interferes with the absorption of iron. Almonds, cashews, chocolate and spinach have high oxalic content.

Pregnant women need thrice the amount of iron required by a person in normal condition. Too much of iron can also be toxic. It can cause abdominal pain, digestive problems and even death.