Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Include vitamin C-rich foods with meals: oranges, lemons, strawberries, guava, tomatoes, bell peppers
Avoid tea and coffee with meals
Include folate-rich foods: leafy greens, beans, peas, avocado, citrus fruits
Include vitamin B12-rich foods: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, fortified foods
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a doctor
Take folic acid or vitamin B12 supplements if advised by a doctor
Treat underlying causes of anemia such as blood loss, heavy periods, ulcers, or parasites
Stay hydrated
Eat a balanced diet with enough protein
Cook in cast-iron cookware when possible
Get regular medical checkups and blood tests if hemoglobin is low
Follow your doctor’s treatment plan if you have chronic disease or anemia