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beet as medicine in thalassemia
nice friend:
Andy ,
i want to ask that ; is beet root a rich iron food and should i have to avoid it .?? i red at many places that its rich in iron but on other hand i red that its good for thals bcoze it has strong anti-oxidant properties and many mineral in it .. soo wat is your say ?? please shed some light on it ..
Umair
Sharmin:
Umair,
I am sure that Andy will clarify but meat has heme iron which poses the greatest threat to thals, as well as "enriched" foods like certain breads and cereals. Fruits and vegetables, even those considered high in iron do not pose the same risk as the iron they contain is less likely to be absorbed. The benefits that beets and other fruits and veges far outweigh the small amount of iron you are likely to absorb from them. Be sure to get a good assortment of fruits and veges - it is good for your thalassemia and if they can be good for your diabetes too. Eating every 2 hours - which includes having fruits or veges between meals will keep your blood sugar balanced and provide you with antioxidants necessary in combating harm from iron.
Sharmin
Andy Battaglia:
100 grams of boiled beets contains less than 1 mg iron. It's not a significant amount. Now eat your beets! :food
nice friend:
Andy & Sharmin ,
Thanx Buddies , now i got it , n i will contineu to have 100mg of boiled beets in my diet between the meals .... thank you for repies . :ty
Take Care
Umair
Sharmin:
Umair,
Make sure you have apples and pears too - they are also good for thals and daibetics alike:) Natural foods fight inflammation (also if you are eating natural foods you are less likely to be eating foods that cause inflammation) which will protect you from the negative effects of thal and diabetes. I have been meaning to break down an article that I have posted on all of this for a while - that will be my project for the new year:)
Sharmin
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