Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, spinach, kale, beetroot, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds
Include vitamin C with meals: oranges, lemons, amla, guava, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers
Avoid tea and coffee with meals
Add folate-rich foods: leafy greens, beans, peas, avocado, asparagus, citrus fruits
Add vitamin B12-rich foods: meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified cereals
Include vitamin B6-rich foods: bananas, potatoes, poultry, fish, chickpeas
Use iron-fortified cereals and grains
Cook in cast-iron cookware
Treat blood loss causes: heavy periods, ulcers, hemorrhoids, intestinal bleeding
Take iron supplements only as prescribed
Take folic acid or vitamin B12 supplements if deficient
Manage chronic conditions that affect haemoglobin: kidney disease, inflammatory disorders, thyroid problems
Maintain a balanced diet with enough protein
Stay hydrated
Get regular medical checkups and blood tests