Vidya Balan had iron deficiency and this easily available fruit helped her to fight anemia – Times of India, The Times of India

A lot of Indians, particularly, women are iron deficient and if you don’t follow a good nourishing diet, it can be very easy to experience chronic health problems. Iron deficiency disguises itself in simple symptoms like tiredness, fatigue, dullness and can lead to a lot more health problems, including autoimmune disorders, if not treated in time. Iron deficiency can also be caused by folate deficiency, which can lead to unexpected blood loss, weakness, misbalanced production of red blood cells in the body and create problems in your menstrual cycle.

Actress Vidya Balan too suffered from anemia and is now raising awareness about the deficiency. Taking to Instagram, she also shared an easy home remedy to treat the problem and pump up her iron levels naturally!

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“1 out of 2 women suffer from Anemia In India …. and i myself have been THAT ONE OUT OF TWO WOMEN for years … and i can’t emphasize enough how much stronger and healthier i feel with the optimal HB in my body … Feels like gold 🤩.My favorite #IronRichfood is dates … what yours!? This Dhanteras… let’s not just invest in gold but also invest in our iron. “

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Dates are an excellent sources of fighting acute iron deficiency.In fact, this is one superfood that every woman should include in her regular diet. Dates are rich in natural sugars, fibers, and minerals, apart from the high iron content which can pump up the production of red blood cells in the body, protecting you from anemia and related risks. 2 dates a day can help balance iron levels in the body. The dried fruit is super healthy for your bones and helps purify the blood as well. Hence, women who suffer from irregular periods are advised to increase their dates intake.

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Jaggery, on the other hand, is also super nutritious for you. 10 grams of jaggery contains 3% of iron and also helps in the absorption of vitamin B 12, both of which are good to increase blood levels and iron intake! It also works towards improving your immunity, raising hemoglobin levels, thus helping you fight anemia and blood disorders.

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There are also plenty of other iron-rich foods that are readily available in our kitchens! Amaranth seeds, which are a traditional superfood have been used by our elders for a long time now and are an excellent source of nutrition. Quinoa, amaranth, pumpkin seeds are not all just snack worthy but contain high levels of lycopene, an essential iron supplement that is highly beneficial.

You can also find high iron and folate content in breakfast staples like oats. Oats, in its whole grain form, contain plenty of nutrition in the form of iron, manganese and essential antioxidants. It also pumps up the blood supply in the body so there is no harm in including this in your everyday diet plan.

Like Vidya Balan said, there is no harm in trying out these natural ‘medicines’ to improve your iron levels!

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