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What should pregnant women eat to make anemia more likely?

Asked by:Francine

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 04:17 PM

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  • Sierra Sierra

    Mar 31, 2026

      Myth 1: Meat is harmful healthy

      part female by media Misleading advertising only focuses on the health benefits of plant foods, resulting in too little intake of iron-rich animal foods. In fact, animal foods are not only rich in iron, but also have high absorption rates. The iron in plant foods is interfered by phytates, oxalates, etc. contained in the food, and the absorption rate is very low. Therefore, avoiding meat can easily lead to iron deficiency anemia

      Misunderstanding 2: Eat egg Drinking milk is nutritious enough.

      The iron content of milk is very low, and the absorption rate is only 10%. Certain proteins in eggs can also inhibit iron absorption. For example, if infants and young children who are fed milk and neglect to add complementary foods will often cause iron deficiency anemia, that is, "milk anemia." Therefore, although milk and eggs are rich in nutrients, it is not advisable to rely on them to supplement iron.

      Myth 3: Vegetables and fruits are not helpful in supplementing iron.

      Many people don’t know that eating more vegetables and fruits is also good for iron supplementation. This is because fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, citric acid and acid. These organic acids can form complexes with iron, thereby increasing the solubility of iron in the intestines and facilitating iron absorption.

      Misunderstanding 4: Addicted to drinking coffee with tea.

      For women, excessive consumption of coffee and tea may lead to iron deficiency anemia. This is because the tannic acid in tea and the polyphenols in coffee can form insoluble salts with iron, inhibiting iron absorption. Therefore, women should drink coffee and tea in moderation, 1 day a day

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