Having clear blood and good health is a cause of much envy since it indicates everlasting youth. However, if a person is anaemic, and the amount of red blood cells in the body is not up to the required limit, then it’s not possible for the body to stay nourished. Our bone marrow contains haemoglobin which is responsible for giving blood the red colour that it has. Haemoglobin is actually a protein based on an iron compound and globin is a protein based on sulphur. Production of haemoglobin is hence reliant on some required amount of iron and protein. The lifetime of red blood cells is 120 days and they undergo regeneration and destruction every day. In 100cc blood, there is around 15 gm haemoglobin. And if this amount is not present in the body then anaemia develops which is further responsible for exhaustion, depression and breathlessness.
There are two main reasons for the lack of enough red blood cells. One is deficiency in the production of the red pigment. And this could be caused by TB, Jaryan (spermatorrhoea) and depression medicines that inhibit production of blood. Insects found in the stomach of children also feed on our blood and hence it’s important that children are given treatment for it. Research suggests that 25 worms in 24 hours can suck up to 15 gm of blood. To get rid anaemia, one needs to take a diet that allows more blood to be generated. Although the red pigment haemoglobin in our blood produced by enzymes requires a complete diet, there are some items that don’t allow enough pholaad (potassium) in our body like ice creams and other sweets along with white bread, polished rice etc.
People from the health sector suggest that our diet should comprise of items that are naturally rich in iron for instance liver, eggs etc. Such fruits and vegetables are more beneficial that are rich in pholaad (potassium). Also taking artificial iron is dangerous too since its chemicals can upset the vitamin and acid balance needed for immunity. Following are some suggested items that should be included in diet for healthy blood production.
Apricot: Apricots are a good source of potassium. A single apricot contains calcium 20 mg, phosphorus 25 mg, iron 2.2 mg and Vitamin C 6 mg. In china, apricots are used to make ‘gold of apricot’ which is made using the mashed form of this fruit to cure common deficiencies present in females and the elderly. Apricots help increase the count of haemoglobin in the blood.
Apples: Apples areconsidered acomplete diet since they help nourish the organs present within the chest and also they increase immunity by producing chemicals that are needed within the body. In 100 gm apple, there is 1 mg iron along with 14 mg phosphorus and arsenic which strengthens the immune system.
Banana: Bananas for centuries have been popular in strengthening the digestive process. Calcium, phosphorus and iron present within it help cater to many needs of the human body and the special sugar found within it also keeps one young for longer. Including banana in diet helps produce more blood since it contains 0.9 mg iron along with other components that speedup production of red blood cells.
Manaqa: This fruit is used in many sweets and meals due to its nutritional value. The sugars present in it are helpful in providing heat to weak chests which is why it is widely used in Europe as protection against the cold. Continuous use of this fruit helps in curing depression, low red blood cell count, tashnaj and enthain.
Almonds: Amongst dry fruits, almonds have always been popular as the king’s diet. In one almond, there is 4.5 mg iron along with natural copper and other nutritional components. In one 100 gm of almond, there is 1.15 mg copper which along with iron helps increase the amount of red blood cells. Almonds should be used by children and elders alike since it helps cure anaemia, as well as strengthens the brain.
Sesame seeds (Til): These seeds are found in red white and black colours. The black ones have the most nutritional value although the other two are high in nutrition too which makes them a good candidate for our diet.
Milk: Modern science along with older medical experts have always taken milk as a complete diet. Milk is high in nutrition and helps cater to deficiency of red blood cells and sluggish transfer of blood.
Honey: Honey is a gift for both the heavens and earth. It helps improve the functions of all organs in the body as well as increases the amount of red pigment in the red blood cells.
