Beat anemia with beetroots

Feel weak and tired because of iron deficiency? Here's the best natural remedy to reverse anemia

Anemia, caused due to lack of iron in the blood, is a common problem these days. If you have been recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, here's the best natural remedy for your problem beetroot.

Beetroot is a valuable source of iron. About one cup of sliced beetroot will give you 1.1 mg of iron, fulfilling 6% of your daily recommend intake of iron. Iron is an essential nutrient required for the formation of hemoglobin, a protein present in red blood cells (RBCs) that is responsible for transporting oxygen to various parts of your body. Here are 10 more amazing benefits of beetroot.

Tip to include beetroot in the diet: A study published in the IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science suggests that anemic individuals can take plain beetroot juice for 20 days to improve their hemoglobin level. Alternatively, you can enjoy a mixed salad of fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumber and onion along with grated beetroot. You can also slightly roast the beetroot and have it with other vegetables like potatoes and greens beans.

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