🩸 Anemia: Build Blood With Your Food
Anemia often means your body doesn’t have enough iron, vitamin B12, or folate to make healthy red blood cells. The result?
😴 Tiredness
😮💨 Shortness of breath
🤕 Dizziness
🍗 Foods That Help Fight Anemia
Think “Blood-building foods”:
Iron-rich foods:
Lean meat, liver
Beans, lentils, cowpeas
Dark green vegetables (kontomire, spinach)
Vitamin C boosters (helps iron absorption):
Oranges, pineapple, mango
Tomatoes, bell peppers
Folate & B12 helpers:
Eggs, milk, fish
Fortified cereals, leafy greens
💡 Tip: Pair iron foods with vitamin C (beans + tomatoes = power combo!)
🚫 Avoid taking tea or coffee with meals—they block iron absorption.
🌸 Fibroids: Feed Hormone Balance & Reduce Inflammation
Fibroids are influenced by hormones (especially estrogen) and inflammation. Food can help calm things down.
🥦 Fibroid-Friendly Foods
Think “Hormone-balancing & anti-inflammatory”:
High-fiber foods (help remove excess estrogen):
Whole grains, oats, brown rice
Fruits and vegetables
Healthy fats:
Avocado 🥑
Olive oil
Nuts and seeds
Antioxidant-rich foods:
Berries, carrots, tomatoes
Green leafy vegetables
🚫 Limit ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and excess red meat—they can worsen inflammation.
🤝 When Anemia & Fibroids Happen Together
Fibroids can cause heavy bleeding, which leads to anemia.
That’s why nutrition must do double duty:
✔️ Replace lost iron
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Support hormone balance
✨ Consistent healthy eating = fewer symptoms + better energy.
🥗 Simple Plate Guide
A fibroid- and anemia-friendly plate should look like:
🥬 ½ plate vegetables
🍚 ¼ plate whole grains
🍗 ¼ plate protein
🍊 Add fruit rich in vitamin C
🌟 Final Takeaway
Food won’t magically remove fibroids—but it can support treatment, reduce symptoms, and help you feel stronger and less tired.