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Anemia occurs when
there is a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood. The most common cause of anemia
is having low levels of iron in the blood since the body needs iron to produce
hemoglobin. There are several reasons why the iron levels may be low. - A
poor diet - Not having a balanced diet could result in a deficiency of iron. For
example when children drink a lot of milk and do not eat other foods that contain
iron.
- Loss
of blood - When women have very strong menstrual periods or have just given birth.
Also, when there is internal bleeding in the digestive tract.
- Rapid
growth periods in children and adolescents.
Garlic
Soup: 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 tablespoon paprika and cumin, 2 liters of water,
6 garlic cloves, 2 slices of hard bread, salt. home-remedies-site.com Crush the
garlic and fry in oil. When the garlic is golden add the bread. Remove from heat
and add paprika. Put the mixture in the water and boil. Leave half an hour in
low heat. You may eat this soup whenever you'd like. 
Avocado
Mexican Canapé: 1
dash of olive oil, 1 avocado, 2 garlic cloves, 3 or 4 drops of Tabasco, salt,
lemon juice. Make a sauce by mixing all ingredients. Add to bread and enjoy. Egg
yolk with lemon and molasses: Mix ingredients and take three times a
day with meals three times a week. It may be added to milk or yogurt. Other
foods that help combat anemia: *
Pumpkins are rich in vitamins and folic acid another vitamin that, if deficient,
could result in anemia. *
Meat, especially liver *
Vegetables, especially spinach and broccoli *
Breads and cereals fortified with iron Carrot,
beets, and orange juice: Add equal portions of beet juice, orange juice,
and carrot juice. Drink before breakfast every morning during 9 days in a row.
Repeat the following month.  
Tamarind
leaves tea:
Very good for raising hemoglobin. Guavas:
Guavas are great for preventing anemia, and it is believed that they may also
prevent leukemia. Zucchini:
This is another very effective food for treating anemia. Eat in salads or steam
cooked.
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