Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, fish, chicken, beans, lentils, spinach, tofu
Include vitamin C-rich foods with meals: oranges, lemons, guava, tomatoes, bell peppers
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a doctor
Eat folate-rich foods: leafy greens, legumes, citrus fruits, avocados
Eat vitamin B12-rich foods: eggs, dairy, meat, fish, fortified foods
Treat underlying causes of anemia: heavy periods, ulcers, parasites, kidney disease
Avoid tea and coffee with meals
Limit calcium intake at the same time as iron-rich meals
Cook in cast-iron cookware
Stay hydrated
Get enough sleep
Exercise regularly
Manage chronic diseases
Get tested for iron, B12, folate, and hemoglobin levels
Follow up with a healthcare professional if symptoms persist