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Anemia is a condition that, in general, causes a lot of tiredness, since the blood is unable to efficiently distribute nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, creating a feeling of lack of energy.
To compensate for this lack of energy, it is very common to feel a great desire to eat sweets, especially chocolate, which also has iron, which can end up promoting weight gain.
Sweets offer energy in a simple way, but also contain lots of calories. These calories, associated with the lack of physical activity of the person with anemia, tend to put on weight, especially while the anemia is not corrected.
How to treat anemia to lose weight
In the case of iron deficiency anemia, which is directly related to a diet that is lower in iron, it is important to increase the consumption of dark vegetables to increase the availability of iron in the blood. Check out the 7 best foods to treat anemia.
In addition, it is also important to choose to consume lean meats, such as chicken or turkey, because in addition to having iron, they are also rich in proteins, which help to maintain the feeling of satiety, avoiding the consumption of excessive calories that could contribute to the increase weight.
In the case of vegetarians, in addition to vegetables, it is also advisable to supplement vitamin B12, a type of vitamin that is normally only found in foods of animal origin and that improves iron absorption, facilitating the treatment of anemia.
Check out the following video on how to eat to fight anemia:
How to identify the symptoms of anemia
In addition to lack of energy, anemia is also usually accompanied by general malaise, less concentration, irritability and constant headache. Take our online test to find out what the chances are of having anemia.
It is also important to have a blood test to assess the levels of ferritin, hemoglobin and hematocrit, which are decreased during anemia. People who suffer recurrently with anemia or who eat more restrictive or reduced iron intake, as in the case of vegetarians, should have a blood test more often.