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Anemia
Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
  • Fruits: apples, apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, grapes, mangoes, oranges, papaya, peaches, pears, pineapple, strawberries 
  • Dried fruits: apricots, dates, figs, prunes, raisins
  • Vegetables: asparagus, beets (including greens), broccoli, cabbage (all kinds, including kohlrabi & Brussels sprouts), carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, fennel, kale, peas, artichokes, watercress
  • Almonds & kelp
  • Organ meats, beef and other meats, poultry, fish, and egg yolks
  • Dried beans, tofu and other soy products, and black-strap molasses
  • Iron-enriched breads and cereals
  • Dulse (sea vegetable) - especially for women

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
  • Iron supplements, unless prescribed by a dotor
  • Wheat bran, spinach, and rhubarb, which hinder iron absorption
  • Zinc and calcium supplements, antacids, chocolate, coffee, and tea, which also reduce iron absorption

ESSENTIAL OILS
  • Lemon, lavender (bottom of feet, stomach)

HERBAL
  • Alfalfa (avoid if you have arthritis or lupus), ashwagandha, burdock root, dandelion leaf/root (take with yellow dock), fenugreek, ginseng, stinging nettle, St. John's Wort and yellow dock.

NATURAL
  • 1 Tablespoon black-strap molasses in a cup of hot water (take daily until energy returns).

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
  • Yoga for Anemia (13 minutes - Yoga with Amit)

SUPPLEMENTS
  • Vitamin B12/ Folic Acid: 1,000 mcg B12 and 400 mcg folic acid in sublingual form twice daily for 1 month. (always take these together).
  • ​Vitamin C: 500 mg 3 times daily (take with meals). Avoid if it causes diarrhea. 
  • Yellow Dock: 1,000 mg each morning (or take 1/2 teaspoon tincture twice a day).

FOOD MEDICINE 

Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

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Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Detox Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Orange Smoothie (GF VT)
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Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Basic Fruit Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Herbal Mango Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Peach-Berry Smoothie (LC GF VT)
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Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)
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Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
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Mango-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
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Pineapple Kale Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

MAINS

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5 Spice Pork Tenderloin (LC GF KT)
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Asparagus Penne (VT)
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Bean & Veggie Tacos or Burritos (VG VT)
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Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)
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Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Cauliflower Soup (LC VT)
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Chicken Dijonnaise (LC KT)
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Chickpea Wraps (LC VG VT)
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Crispy Fish (LC KT)
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Fish Fillets with Broccoli Stuffing (LC)
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Ham & Collards Soup (LC GF)
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Hoppin' John Fritters (LC VG VT)
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Jambalaya (LC GF)
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MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (LC GF)
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Mushroom Bacon Hamburgers (LC)
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Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)
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Pork Scallopini (LC KT)
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Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)
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Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)
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Soy Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Steak in the Oven (LC GF KT)
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Swedish Meatballs (GF)
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Turkey Kielbasa & Bean Pasta (LC)
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Vegetarian Chili (LC GF VG VT)
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Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)
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Avocado & Egg Toast (LC GF KT VT)
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Bean, Potato and Sausage Soup (LC GF)
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Best Ever Crockpot Roast (LC KT)
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Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)
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Cauliflower Soup Keto-Style (LC GF KT VT)
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Chicken Dumpling Soup (LC)
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Chili-Spiced Pork Loin (LC GF KT)
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Deluxe Egg Salad Sandwich/Wrap (LC)
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Garlic Chicken (LC KT)
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Ham & Lentil Soup (LC GF)
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Instant Pot Asian Pork (LC GF)
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Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Meat-Lover's Chili (GF KT)
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Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)
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Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)
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Pork with Spicy Mustard Sauce (LC GF)
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Salmon with Mustard Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)
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Spicy Breakfast Burritos
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Steaks with Crab Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Thai Pork Tacos (LC)
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Turkey Medallions (LC KT)
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Veggie Omelet (LC GF KT VT)
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Artichoke Casserole (LC VG VT)
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Baked Ham (LC GF)
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BBQ Pork Tacos (LC)
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Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry (LC GF)
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Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)
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Cauliflower Ragu (LC)
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Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)
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Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish (LC)
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Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Greek Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce (LC VT)
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Hamburgers (LC)
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Italian Sausage Soup (GF KT)
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Lima Bean Soup (LC GF)
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Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Pan-Fried Fish Fillets (LC)
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Pork Saltimbocca (GF KT)
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Rosemary Pork (LC)
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Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)
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Skillet Fajitas (LC)
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Steak Bearnaise (LC GF KT)
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Steaks with Horseradish Butter (LC GF KT)
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Tilapia with Balsamic Brown Butter (LC KT)
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Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)
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White Chili (LC GF VT)

SIDES

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Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Bacon Brussel Sprouts (LC GF KT)
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Brown Sugar Bacon Brussels Sprouts (GF)
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Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce (LC GF VG VT)
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Collard Greens (LC GF)
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Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)
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Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)
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Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Molasses Beans (LC GF)
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus (LC GF KT)
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)
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Sauteed Kale (GF KT)
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Spicy Asian Coleslaw
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​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Asparagus Au Gratin (LC KT VT)
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BLT Salad (LC GF KT)
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Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)
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Cauliflower Risotto (GF KT)
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Cauliflower with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF VT)
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Creamy Bean Francais (VT)
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Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)
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Mexican Coleslaw (GF VG VT)
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Nutty Brussel Sprouts (GF KT)
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Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)
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Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Asparagus with Hollandaise (LC GF VT KT)
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Broccoli Slaw (LC GF KT)
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Cannellini and Tomato Crostini (VG VT)
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Cauliflower Salad (GF KT VT)
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Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Creamed Asparagus (KT)
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Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Mashed Cauliflower (LC GF KT VT)
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Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)
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Pickle Deviled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)
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Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)
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Smoky Deviled Eggs (LC GF KT)
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Sweet "Potato" Bake (LC GF KT VT)
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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