At an early stage of IDA, diet therapy is prescribed. It is imperative to establish what you can eat and what should be limited to restore the balance.
What should be added to the menu:
- red meat - beef, lamb, lean pork, chicken;
- by-products - chicken, pork and beef liver, hearts, tongues;
- nuts and legumes - peanuts, pistachios, almonds, lentils and peas;
- vegetables, herbs - spinach, sorrel, beets, sun-dried tomatoes and turnips;
- cereals - buckwheat, oatmeal, wheat bran, rye bread;
- fruits, dried fruits - figs, raisins, prunes, apples and pomegranates;
- sources of ascorbic acid - rose hips, broccoli, citruses;
- sources of B vitamins - mushrooms, carrots, cereals, leafy vegetables.
Approximate iron content in 100 g of product
What should be limited
A number of substances reduce iron absorption: phosphates, oxalates, tannins and calcium. Therefore, the following products should be excluded from the diet for iron deficiency anemia:
- minimize cocoa, tea and coffee, completely limit alcohol, carbonated drinks;
- meat fat, margarine, baked goods, canned food and sausages;
- Milk, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt and foods with iron are best consumed at different times, rather than in the same dish.
