2 Iron-Rich Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juices to Combat Anemia

For this Iron rich juice you will need -

1. One big unpeeled apple - cut into small pieces.

2. One medium sized orange -peeled and separated segment wise..

3. Spinach leaves (around 6-7) - chopped.

4. Small beetroot halved and cut into pieces.

5. Crushed ice.

Iron is very necessary in order to develop enough hemoglobin in our body for essential oxygen to be delivered into our cells. Deficiency of iron can lead to anemia and this can result in laziness and can slow down physical and mental functioning. The following fruit and vegetable juice helps in keeping anemia away by providing all the necessary nutrients.

You can make this fruit and vegetable iron-rich juice by using a juicer or a mixer/blender.

*In case you are using a juicer, you just need to juice all the ingredients together except the ice. Finally add the ice and serve the juice chilled.

*In case you are using a mixer/blender, you can mix all the ingredients together except the ice with little water and blend it till it is of smooth texture. Then using a strainer, strain the juice and then serve with ice.

Iron relish is the best iron-rich fruit and vegetable juice for anemic people. Why? Because it contains the goodness of orange, apple, spinach and beetroot.

Beetroot and spinach are major iron boosters whereas apples are added in order to give away a little sweetness to the recipe.

In order to enhance absorption of iron, Vitamin C is required and in this fruit and vegetable juice oranges are added which are great when it comes to increasing Vitamin C in our body.

Energy - 106 KCal

Protein - 1.0 Gm.

Carbohydrate - 23.7 Gm.

Fat - 0.8 Gm.

Iron - 1.2 Mg.

Vitamin C - 20.9 Mg.

In order to make this tasty tomato apple juice, you need the following ingredients -

* 2 medium tomatoes -- chopped into pieces.

* 1 big apple -- not peeled, and chopped into small pieces.

* Crushed ice

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This tangy juice will certainly earn compliments from friends and family alike..

You can make this fruit and vegetable iron-rich juice by using a juicer or a mixer/blender.

*In case you are using a juicer, you just need to juice all the ingredients together except the ice. Finally add the ice and serve the juice chilled.

*In case you are using a mixer/blender, you can mix all the ingredients together except the ice with little water and blend it till it is of smooth texture. Then using a strainer, strain the juice and then serve with ice.

Anemia results mainly because of deficiency of iron in our body. This is not the only reason. Anemia is caused due to deficiencies in folic acid and Vitamin B12.

Tomatoes are rich in folic acid, Vitamin C and iron. Apple adds a little sweetness to the tangy juice. All in all a nutrient rich fruit/vegetable juice which is perfect for anemic people!

Energy - 90 KCal.

Protein - 1.0 Gm.

Carbohydrate - 19.6 Gm.

Fat - 0.8 Gm.

Iron - 1.3 Gm.

Vitamin C - 22.9 Mg.

Folic Acid - 24.0 Mcg.