New Delhi: A healthy body can lead to various functions and one of the most concerning health issue we hear today is decreasing level of hemoglobin in people. Hemoglobin is the protein that is present in red blood cells of our body and carries oxygen to whole body . Decrease in its count can lead to various health issues. Here are some foods that help you t increase your hemoglobin level.
Beetroot
Beetroot is a good source of iron , folic acid and potassium. It is considered as the best source to increase hemoglobin level in your body. One can take it in form of salad or can boil it and take it as juice .
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is one of the healthy and tasty way to increase your hemoglobin . It contains phenolic compounds, calcium ,iron ,protein and other bioactive peptides that help to increase blood count in body. Taking it in the form of fruit or juice can help to increase hemoglobin.
Taking folate enriched food
Folate is a component of hemoglobin that helps to carry oxygen through our blood to body. Deficiency of folate can lead a person to anemia and immature red blood cells . These are some foods that contain folate: kidney beans, spinach, peanuts, avocados etc.
Taking green leafy vegetables
Add green leafy vegetables to your diet, they are good source of iron and vitamin B-complex which is needed by your body to increase the blood count.
Fiber and antioxidant rich food
Dry fruits and dates are the great source of antioxidants and contains iron too. Soaking raisins overnight and taking it regularly can boost your hemoglobin very fast . They are considered as the best source of antioxidants.
