Eat iron-rich foods such as red meat, liver, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Include vitamin C-rich foods with meals such as oranges, lemons, strawberries, guava, tomatoes, and bell peppers
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a doctor
Eat folate-rich foods such as leafy greens, beans, peas, avocados, and fortified grains
Eat vitamin B12-rich foods such as eggs, dairy, meat, fish, and fortified foods
Avoid tea, coffee, and calcium-rich foods during iron-rich meals
Treat underlying causes of blood loss such as heavy periods, ulcers, or hemorrhoids
Manage chronic conditions that can lower hemoglobin, such as kidney disease or inflammatory disorders
Get enough protein in the diet
Stay hydrated
Follow up with a doctor for blood tests and proper treatment if hemoglobin remains low