Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, spinach, kale, tofu, fortified cereals
Include vitamin C with meals: oranges, lemons, guava, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers
Avoid tea and coffee with meals
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a doctor
Treat causes of blood loss such as heavy periods, piles, ulcers, or internal bleeding
Eat folate-rich foods: leafy greens, beans, peas, avocado, citrus fruits
Eat vitamin B12-rich foods: meat, fish, eggs, dairy, fortified foods
Include protein in the diet: meat, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds
Use cast-iron cookware when cooking
Stay hydrated
Get tested for anemia and nutrient deficiencies
Manage chronic diseases that can lower hemoglobin
Do not smoke
Follow a doctor’s advice if hemoglobin is very low or symptoms are severe