{"id":42821,"date":"2022-04-30T00:02:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T00:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42821"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"7-day-anemia-diet-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Day Anemia Diet Plan To Increase Iron Absorption"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#What_Should_An_Anemic_Person_Eat\" >What Should An Anemic Person Eat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Heme_Iron\" >Heme Iron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Nonheme_Iron\" >Nonheme Iron<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Daily_Meal_7-Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\" >Daily Meal 7-Day Anemia Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_4\" >Day 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_5\" >Day 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_6\" >Day 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Day_7\" >Day 7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Anemia_%E2%80%93_Foods_To_Avoid\" >Anemia &#8211; Foods To Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Anemia_Diet_Tips\" >Anemia Diet Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Cook_In_A_Cast-Iron_Skillet\" >Cook In A Cast-Iron Skillet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Soak_Your_Grains\" >Soak Your Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Add_Vitamin_C-Rich_Foods\" >Add Vitamin C-Rich Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#Take_An_Iron_Supplement\" >Take An Iron Supplement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-anemia-diet-plan\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anemia is a condition where a decrease has happened in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. This results in a decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different types of anemia, each with its own cause. The most <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-potassium-diet-menu\/\">common type<\/a> of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia, which can be caused by blood loss, pregnancy, or a diet low in iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other types of anemia include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351360\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aplastic anemia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a rare type of anemia that occurs when the bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sickle cell anemia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a type of anemia that is inherited and caused by abnormal red blood cell formation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thalassemia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is another type of anemia that is inherited and caused by inadequate hemoglobin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pernicious anemia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This type of anemia is caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in the diet or an inability to absorb it. Another vitamin deficiency anemia can be caused by a lack of folate in the diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While diet may not be the only cause of anemia, it is often a contributing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lymphocytic-colitis-diet\/\">factor<\/a>. Eating a diet that is low in iron or other nutrients needed for RBC production can lead to anemia. A diet lacking in vitamin B12 or folate can also cause anemia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351360\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to treat anemia is to correct the underlying cause. If the cause is a lack of iron in the diet, then increasing iron intake is the best way to treat anemia. Eating foods that are high in iron and taking iron supplements can help increase iron levels in the blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351360\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the cause of anemia is a lack of vitamin B12, then taking vitamin B12 supplements or eating foods that are high in vitamin B12 can help (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351360\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If the problem is absorption, then injections may be needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5916.png\" alt=\"7-day anemia diet plan\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5916.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5916-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5916.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_An_Anemic_Person_Eat\"><\/span><strong>What Should An Anemic Person Eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which diet it is depends on the type of anemia. For iron deficiency anemia, the diet should include foods that are high in iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for iron is 8 milligrams (mg) for adult men or postmenopausal women and 18 mg for menstruating women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/#:~:text=The%20average%20daily%20iron%20intake,mg%2Fday%20%5B5%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pregnant women need 27 mg per day. There are two types of iron in foods: heme iron and nonheme iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heme_Iron\"><\/span><strong>Heme Iron<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is found in animal foods and is better absorbed than non heme iron. Good sources of heme iron include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, particularly red meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver (except for pregnant women, who should avoid liver due to high amounts of preformed vitamin A)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nonheme_Iron\"><\/span><strong>Nonheme Iron<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is found in both animal and plant foods. Nonheme iron is not as well absorbed as heme iron, but it is a major source of iron in the diet. Good sources of nonheme iron include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified breakfast cereals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help increase the absorption of nonheme iron, it is important to eat foods that are high in vitamin C. Good sources of vitamin C include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For pernicious anemia, the diet should include foods that are high in vitamin B12. The RDA for vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms (mcg) per day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/#:~:text=The%20average%20daily%20iron%20intake,mg%2Fday%20%5B5%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Good sources of vitamin B12 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shellfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 is also found in fortified breakfast cereals and some nutritional yeast products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate is found in leafy green vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, and fortified grain products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to following a healthy diet, there are other things that can be done to treat anemia. If you are iron deficient, your doctor may recommend taking iron supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are B12 deficient, your doctor may recommend taking vitamin B12 supplements or getting injections of vitamin B12 if you cannot absorb it well in oral form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-plateau-diet\/\">3-Day Plateau Diet: Is This Plan The Quickest Way Out Of A Weight Loss Plateau?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42004 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800-1024x576.png\" alt=\"7-day anemia diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5800.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_Meal_7-Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Daily Meal 7-Day Anemia Diet Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This anemia diet is rich in iron and vitamin C foods. It also includes foods that are high in vitamin B12 and folate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><strong>Day 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortified breakfast cereal with milk, orange juice, and a banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato, carrot sticks, and an apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli, brown rice, and a slice of watermelon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><strong>Day 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast with jelly, and a glass of milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chicken salad with lettuce, grapes, and whole wheat crackers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beefburger on a whole wheat bun, baked sweet potato fries, and a mixed green salad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><strong>Day 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana smoothie made with milk and yogurt, oatmeal with raisins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and avocado, carrot sticks, and a pear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon, quinoa, steamed green beans, and a cup of berries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4\"><\/span><strong>Day 4<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, topped with fresh fruit, and a glass of milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grilled chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, yogurt, and a clementine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spaghetti with beef and vegetables, garlic bread, and a side salad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5\"><\/span><strong>Day 5<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Omelet with mushrooms, onions, and cheese, whole wheat toast with jelly, and a glass of orange juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tuna salad with whole wheat crackers, grapes, and an apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chicken stir-fry over brown rice, and a fortune cookie<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6\"><\/span><strong>Day 6<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoothie made with milk, yogurt, and blueberries, whole wheat toast with peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with tomato soup, carrot sticks, and an orange<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork chops, mashed potatoes, steamed corn, and a slice of wheat bread<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7\"><\/span><strong>Day 7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eggs sunny-side up, whole wheat toast with butter, and a glass of milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chicken Caesar salad, whole wheat croutons, and a peach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beef stew, whole wheat rolls, and a cup of yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5769.png\" alt=\"7-day anemia diet plan\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5769.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5769-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5769.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anemia_%E2%80%93_Foods_To_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Anemia &#8211; Foods To Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some foods that can interfere with the absorption of iron and should be limited or avoided if you have anemia. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tea and coffee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; These beverages contain tannins, which can bind to iron and prevent its absorption. If you enjoy them, have them separately from your iron-containing meals for at least 2 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This mineral competes with iron for absorption. Don\u2019t take calcium supplements at the same time as iron supplements or too close to an iron-rich meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This substance can interfere with the absorption of iron and many other important nutrients. Try to limit your alcohol intake to the recommended amounts, and if you have anemia, you may want to rethink that daily glass of wine with dinner. Save it for a special occasion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anemia_Diet_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Anemia Diet Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several things you can do to make sure you&#8217;re getting the most from your anemia <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-week-keto-meal-plan\/\">diet<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cook_In_A_Cast-Iron_Skillet\"><\/span><strong>Cook In A Cast-Iron Skillet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking in a cast-iron skillet can increase the iron content of food. This is because the iron from the skillet can leach into the food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soak_Your_Grains\"><\/span><strong>Soak Your Grains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grains contain phytates, which can bind to iron and prevent its <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-blood-pressure-diet-menu\/\">absorption<\/a>. Soaking your grains overnight can help reduce the amount of phytates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41482 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-1024x576.png\" alt=\"7-day anemia diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Vitamin_C-Rich_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Add Vitamin C-Rich Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C can help increase the absorption of iron. So, include foods like oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and tomatoes in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/candida-cleanse-diet-food-list\/\">your diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_An_Iron_Supplement\"><\/span><strong>Take An Iron Supplement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not getting enough iron from your diet, you may need to take an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wild-foods-diet\/\">iron supplement<\/a>. Be sure to consult with your doctor before taking any supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women and women of childbearing age need more iron than other groups. This is because they lose iron during menstruation and have increased needs during pregnancy. They also need iron to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended daily intake of iron for menstruating women is 18 mg per day, and for pregnant women it is 27 mg per day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/#:~:text=The%20average%20daily%20iron%20intake,mg%2Fday%20%5B5%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pre-wedding-diet\/\">Pre Wedding Diet: The Must-Have Pre Wedding Dieting Guide For Every Bride<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for an anemia diet plan, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you need to make sure you&#8217;ll get enough iron, if your anemia is due to an iron deficiency. This means including iron-rich foods in your diet and taking an iron supplement if recommended by your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to include foods that help increase the absorption of iron, such as those that are high in vitamin C. Finally, you need to avoid or limit foods that can interfere with the absorption of iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Anemia_Diet_Plan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anemia is a condition where a decrease has happened in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. 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This results in a decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There are many different types of anemia, each with its own cause. The most <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-potassium-diet-menu\/\\\">common type<\/a> of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia, which can be caused by blood loss, pregnancy, or a diet low in iron.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Other types of anemia include (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351360\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">):<\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><b>Aplastic anemia:<\/b><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> This is a rare type of anemia that occurs when the bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><b>Sickle cell anemia: <\/b><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This is a type of anemia that is inherited and caused by abnormal red blood cell formation.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><b>Thalassemia:<\/b><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> This is another type of anemia that is inherited and caused by inadequate hemoglobin.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li><b>Pernicious anemia:<\/b><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> This type of anemia is caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in the diet or an inability to absorb it. Another vitamin deficiency anemia can be caused by a lack of folate in the diet.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n<\/ul>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">While diet may not be the only cause of anemia, it is often a contributing <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lymphocytic-colitis-diet\/\\\">factor<\/a>. Eating a diet that is low in iron or other nutrients needed for RBC production can lead to anemia. 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