Dry fruits are more than just a healthy snack. They can be the key to improving your health, especially if you’re looking for ways to improve your hemoglobin levels. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen throughout the body, so it’s important for your daily life.
All dry fruits are high in fiber and low in fat, which makes them tasty and filling without packing on any extra calories or fat. They also contain antioxidants that help fight off free radicals in your body, which can cause damage to proteins and DNA.
Dry fruits are also high in iron, which helps deliver oxygen throughout your body. If you’re trying to increase hemoglobin levels naturally, this is an important factor to consider!
Dry fruits for hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that actually carries oxygen to your body. So when you’re feeling low on energy, it’s likely because your hemoglobin levels are low.
If you’re looking for a way to increase your hemoglobin intake naturally, dry fruits might be just what you need.
Dry fruits are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. They’re also a great source of iron and zinc—and they’re delicious!
One thing dry fruits aren’t known for is their effect on your blood. But they actually do have an effect: they can help increase hemoglobin levels in your body. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of your body. And when you have enough hemoglobin in your system, it means that all of your organs are getting enough oxygen—including your brain! So eating dry fruits can help prevent brain fog, increase mental clarity and focus, and even improve athletic performance.
Fruits: Raisins, prunes, dried figs, apricots, apples, grapes and watermelons not only get the red blood cells flowing but also improve the blood count
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A drop in your blood count is a serious issue; it can be a sign of anemia, an infection, or even bleeding.
The stakes are higher for women, especially those who aren’t particular about iron and other nutrients in their diet, as the drop in hemoglobin could be more than usual, leading to weakness and poor routine performance. While the count does bounce back post menstruation or pregnancy, some complications could cause delays. How does one regulate healthy hemoglobin levels? By trusting nature. We are blessed with foods that can help us maintain healthy hemoglobin levels without having to bust open the bank account.
Red meat: When we look at foods that can boost your hemoglobin we are looking for rich iron content. When it comes to red meat, you will find heme iron (or iron that is well absorbed) and the best part about it is that it can be easily absorbed in the intestine. But let’s not go binge on red meat, you don’t want to be down with cardiovascular disease that could result from overeating or higher fat content. As with all else, a balanced diet is the key here.
Veggies: Beetroot, palak or spinach, green peas, rajma or kidney beans, cabbage, turnip, sweet potato and cauliflower are some vegetables that are easily available in the Indian market. If you have access to imported veggies try out broccoli, lima beans, collards and black beans. Beetroot is the best natural remedy to boost blood count, it has the ability to regenerate iron content and activates red blood cells, supplying fresh oxygen to the blood.
Fruits: Raisins, prunes, dried figs, apricots, apples, grapes and watermelons not only get the red blood cells flowing but also improve the blood count. Citrus fruits like oranges, amla or Indian gooseberry, lime and grapefruit help to attract iron. They play a very important role in increasing blood count.
Nuts: Some of us like them, some don’t; but all nuts have some amount of iron in them. The king of all nuts with the highest iron content is the humble almond. One ounce of almonds every day provides 6% of iron. Dry fruits and nuts can be purchased from any provision store in cities and towns. In fact, the good news is that almonds are the cheapest of all the other nuts and dry fruits available to us; a definite sign that Mother Nature does care.
Breads, Pasta, Cereals: Check the labels on wholegrain breads, pastas, and cereals; Each pack must contains 20% or more of the daily value for iron. Whole grains offer many health benefits for which everyone must try to incorporate them into their daily diets. Here’s one more reason to continue doing so, whole grain is a rich source in iron.
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By – Health Me UpMansi KohliCreated: Dec 19, 2012, 00:00 IST
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Say no to these weight loss diet scams!
We’ve all heard of weight loss diet scams from time to time; claims like ‘Lose weight fast without making an effort’ are a dime a dozen these days.
Sadly, many people get lured by such slogans every day. Quick weight loss schemes like these are nothing but weight loss diet scams waiting to be busted. What makes it tricky are the fake testimonials from seemingly happy and glowing people claiming to have lost 10-100 kilos by simply signing up. Today, we will unearth five of the most common weight loss diet scams that are not only too good to be true, but also illogical and bizarre. Let’s begin…
Parasitic worm diet
A diet straight out of a horror movie. The parasitic worm diet propagates the belief that ingested tapeworms, which will chew on the carb content, can help you lose weight.
If this isn’t gross enough for you, then note that these creepy crawlies living inside you will also be laying eggs and cause nutrient loss in your body (especially vitamin B12).
Baby food diet
Best left for babies, the baby food diet propagates unsalted, mashed, mushy food, served in pre-packed portions. Some consider this a great way to stay satiated for long periods of time. The press tells us that Reese Witherspoon has mentioned trying this diet successfully. However, we think differently.
Dieticians negate the benefits of the baby food diet as it can often lead to overeating as there is no specific quantity and days defined for the plan. In fact, we say that eating an apple or a carrot or any of the seasonal fruits is a much more beneficial snack item than baby food mulch. And what about adequate lean protein intake? Sounds like an incomplete meal plan.
Japanese banana diet
Discovered by Hitoshi Watanabe, this diet has gained fame by word of mouth and its observers have reported real weight loss results. The morning diet is a pretty simple plan and all it requires is for you to eat bananas in the morning, which are kept at room temperature. As far as the other three main meals of the day are concerned, you can eat anything.
Again, we would like to emphasise that what matters is the number and quality of calories one consumes regardless of the time of the day. A diet, which does not consist of healthy food items and moreover doesn’t encourage any kind of physical activity is not a healthy weight loss diet.
The master cleanser diet
The celebrity lemon diet is also called the ‘master cleanser’ diet. In this diet, one has to observe a 10 day long fast, which supposedly aids in flushing out toxins from one’s body. The observer of the diet consumes around 6 to 12 glasses of lemon juice mixed with sea salt.
The mixture of lemon juice involves maple syrup, filtered water, pepper and lime juice. The person may not eat any solid foods. The diet is pretty tough and it is said that eating crushed ice helps. One is advised not to exercise or do any kind of activity in which the person is most likely to get tired.
Many experts believe that this diet does not work as a complete solution to weight loss. Though the Vitamin C found in lemon helps in amplifying fat oxidation, which leads to sudden weight loss, the diet is devoid of the right balance of nutrients such as carbohydrates and proteins. This diet can be best compartmentalized as a model diet and works best for people who need to look thin fast.
The lemon diet in no way promotes a healthy lifestyle and is a happy part of fad diets which may or may not work. Though, including a bit of lime juice in your everyday diet ensures a good supply of much needed Vitamin C, it is simply not the best solution for your weight loss.
HCG diet
People who follow this diet have to guzzle down only 500 calories in a day and inject themselves with the HCG hormone. When following this diet, one might get a feeling of water retention, breast tenderness and swelling even when not pregnant.
The HCG diet also leads to a potential life-threatening condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), in which ovaries can leak fluid in the abdomen. This diet can further lead to abdominal pain, weight gain, fluid build-up, blood clots and kidney failure in some unfortunate cases. Best avoided. Read more Personal Health, Diet & Fitness stories on www.healthmeup.com
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By – Health Me UpTrina RemediosUpdated: Dec 18, 2012, 11:55 IST
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How to eat healthy during festivity
A common complain at the end of the festive season is ‘I ate too much’. We can’t blame you, that’s the time when the best food is laid out, temptation creeps in, the mouth starts to water and food just cannot evade you. Healthy eating is not on your mind, but deep down you wish you knew the secrets to how to eat healthy during celebrations. Gastroenterologist with Moolchand Medcity in New Delhi, Dr. S K Thakur spills the beans on healthy eating, specifically on how to eat healthy during the next couple of weeks.
Here are some key pointers on how to eat healthy and sensibly:
Eat healthy by – never go out with an empty stomach: Generally, people tend to starve the entire day and hog at the evening wedding feast. This is like abusing one’s own body. Our body has a biological clock that needs to be maintained. It is simply impossible to persist yourself to the tempting delicacies served during the parties; it is better to opt for a healthy substitute an hour before to control your hunger before going to the party. A plateful of salad or a big bowl of vegetable soup consumed an hour before the party will help you to escape from constipation. In fact, this will fill you up and persist you to not attack the food platters.
Eat healthy by – eating everything but in moderation: Sensible eating doesn’t mean starving yourself. One can definitely eat the food you love, but eat in smaller amounts at frequent time intervals. Limit the intake of starters exchanged frequently which are high in fats and cholesterol content.
Eat healthy by – avoiding acidic foods: Avoid copious amounts of acidic foods to keep yourself light when you head off to sleep. Nothing is worse than burping in your sleep and feeling heavy the next morning. Avoid cheese, red meats and those foods that have too much oil floating on them or appear too spicy.
Eat healthy by – keeping yourself well hydrated: Water is a one stop solution for the entire problem whether it is about combating hunger or the next morning’s hangover. Indulge in lemonades, fruit juices, coconut water in between your alcoholic drinks – but make sure that these aren’t unhealthy, sugar-heavy drinks.
Eat healthy by – choosing the right drinks: Be sure to choose drinks with low levels of cogeners (light drinks such as white wines, gin and vodka). These are additives that are found in alcohol that increase your risk of a hangover. Take alcohol by the rule of moderation.
Eat healthy by – not mixing drinks: Make sure you are not going overboard with your mix of drinks. Detox immediately by drinking a lot of water and not munching snacks with every sip. Do not mix your drinks, which are customarily served to all the guests. Also, do not force drinks on others. Excess of alcohol weakens the immune system, so avoid too much of alcohol. Hangovers due to alcohol can be similarly treated.
These healthy eating pointers can save you from the guilt of eating too much during this festive season. Healthy eating does not involve starving or abstaining from delicious food. Eat right and that will answer your question on how to eat healthy.
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Beetroot is one of the best ways to increase haemoglobin levels. It is not only high in iron content, but also folic acid along with potassium and fibre. Drink beetroot juice every day to ensure a healthy blood count. Legumes like lentils, peanuts, peas and beans can also help increase haemoglobin levels significantly.
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Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that is present in the red blood cells
Health issues in this modern and fast-paced life are a common sight; thanks to the sedentary lifestyle, stress and anxiety that surrounds us. One of the most common conditions that humans tend to suffer from is deficiency of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that is present in the red blood cells, and is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. When haemoglobin level decreases, it may cause fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, et al, and if the levels drop significantly, the condition may be diagnosed as anaemia. Anaemia is one of the biggest causes of concern in India. According to many recent surveys, millions of Indian girls suffer from the condition. As opposed to men of the same age, the haemoglobin count among girls is much less.
How Does Haemoglobin In Our Body Works?
The key function of red blood cells is the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the body’s cells. RBCs contain a protein known as haemoglobin that is responsible for carrying oxygen in order to ensure that the living cells are performing well. It is said that 97 percent of the oxygen carried by the blood from the lungs is carried through haemoglobin and the other three percent is dissolved by the plasma.
How Much Haemoglobin Does An Adult Human Need?
According to Sujetha Shetty, Nutritionist at Gympik.com, “Ideally a male needs 13.5 to 17.5 grams per decilitre and female needs 12.0 to 15.5 grams per decilitre haemoglobin that is deemed as normal.” In case of children, the range may vary with age and sex.
In order to keep your haemoglobin in check and to ensure your body cells are functioning well, we suggest some foods that may help increase haemoglobin.
As per Nutritionist Sujetha Shetty, “Consuming foods that are rich in iron, folic acid and vitamin B-12 help in maintaining haemoglobin levels. Some of the food sources that need to be included in the diet are animal meats, fish, poultry, chicken, eggs, beans, lentils, and green leafy veggies. Vitamin-C containing foods increase iron absorption in the body, and are most commonly found in fresh fruits and veggies like guava, bell peppers, berries, oranges, tomatoes and sprouted pulses.”
1. Load Up On Vitamin-C Rich Foods
Iron cannot be fully absorbed by the body, which is why it needs a medium to help absorb it well. Hence, here’s when vitamin-C comes into play. Eat more oranges, lemon, bell peppers, tomatoes, grapefruits, berries, et al as they are super rich in vitamin-C content.
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How to increase haemoglobin: Eat vitamin C rich foods
2. Iron Rich Foods Should Be Your Priority
As per the National Anaemia Action Council, iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of low haemoglobin levels. The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for iron are:
For adult males (19 to 50 years), it is eight milligram; while for adult females (19 to 50 years), it is 18 milligram.
Therefore, it is important to load up iron rich foods like green leafy vegetables, liver, tofu, spinach, eggs, whole grains, pulses and beans, meat, fish, dry fruits, et al.
How to increase haemoglobin levels: iron deficiency is one of the most common causes
3. Folic Acid Is A Must
Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin that is required to make red blood cells in the body. A folic acid deficiency may lead to a low haemoglobin level. Consume more green leafy vegetables, sprouts, dried beans, peanuts, bananas, broccoli, liver, et al more often.
How to increase haemoglobin: Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin that is required to make red blood cells
4. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a rich source of both calcium and iron along with protein, carbohydrates and fibre. It is one of the best foods to increase haemoglobin; thanks to the exceptional nutritional value it has. Drink pomegranate juice daily in order to ensure your haemoglobin levels are at par.
How to increase haemoglobin: Pomegranate is a rich source of both calcium and iron along with protein
5. Dates
This intensely sweet dried fruit is packed with energy and is super nourishing. Dates provide ample sources of iron that increases haemoglobin levels in the blood. However, most doctors recommend that diabetics must avoid eating dates due to their high sugar content.
How to increase haemoglobin: This intensely sweet dried fruit is packed with energy
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6. Beetroots
Beetroot is one of the best ways to increase haemoglobin levels. It is not only high in iron content, but also folic acid along with potassium and fibre. Drink beetroot juice every day to ensure a healthy blood count.
How to increase haemoglobin levels: Beetroot is one of the best ways to increase haemoglobin levels
7. Legumes
Legumes like lentils, peanuts, peas and beans can also help increase haemoglobin levels significantly. Their iron and folic acid content helps boost the production of red blood cells in the body.
How to increase haemoglobin: Legumes like lentils, peanuts, et al can also help increase haemoglobin
8. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds serve about eight milligram of iron along with sufficient calcium, magnesium and manganese content. Sprinkle them over salads or in your smoothies; make use of these tiny delights anywhere you’d want to.
How to increase haemoglobin: Pumpkin seeds serve about eight milligram of iron
9. Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best fruits that helps to increase haemoglobin due to its iron and vitamin-C content that makes the iron absorption process better and faster.
How to increase haemoglobin: Watermelon is one of the best fruits that helps increase haemoglobin
Foods containing polyphenols, tannins, phytates and oxalic acid such as tea, coffee, cocoa, soy products, and bran hinder iron absorption in our body. It is best advised to limit the intake of these foods if suffering from low haemoglobin levels. Keep your haemoglobin levels in check; the best way to do so is to ensure a medical test every three months. Stay healthy and take care.