In today’s fast-paced life, we often put our health at the last priority. Does it happen to you too that even after waking up in the morning, you feel lethargic? Or do you start feeling breathless even after a little walk or climbing stairs? If the answer is ‘yes’, then be careful. These symptoms could be due to anemia. In India, hemoglobin deficiency is a very common problem, especially among women and growing children. When there is less iron in the body, oxygen is not able to reach the organs properly and as a result, weakness, dizziness and pale face. But don’t panic! There is no need to immediately run after medicines for this.

Our Indian kitchens are full of treasures that can naturally boost your blood. Let’s learn about them.

1. The Magic of Beetroot and Pomegranate: This is an old and time-tested remedy. Beetroot is called nature’s “blood bank.” Consuming it daily as a salad or juice increases hemoglobin levels significantly. Pomegranate also contains iron and calcium. Include a pomegranate in your breakfast and your face will automatically glow.

2. Green leafy vegetables (especially spinach)

It wasn’t without reason that our family insisted on eating spinach during childhood. Spinach is a great source of iron. You can consume it in dal, as a vegetable, or as soup. Fenugreek and Bathua are also very beneficial in the winter season. 3. Cook food in an iron pan. This is an old tradition that we have forgotten, but it is very effective. Try to cook your vegetables (especially green vegetables) in an iron pan. This adds natural iron to the food, which is very beneficial for the body.

4. Dried Fruits and Jaggery: If you have a sweet tooth, ditch sugar and start eating jaggery and roasted chickpeas. This combination is a tonic for increasing blood circulation. Furthermore, soaking figs and raisins overnight and eating them in the morning is also very beneficial.

5. Most important thing: Vitamin C is essential. We often eat iron-rich foods, but still, blood does not increase. Do you know why? Because the body needs Vitamin C to absorb iron. Therefore, whenever you eat iron-rich food, take some lemon, orange or amla with it. This helps in locking the iron in the body. A small advice: Friends, if you have health, then everything is there. If you are feeling very tired, then definitely get your blood test done. By making these small changes in your diet, you can not only overcome anemia, but will also feel energetic throughout the day.