18/05/2025
Anemia
Tired all the time? Dizzy when you stand up? Constant headaches and weak muscles? Your blood might be crying for help.
Anemia is when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen. And in Nigeria, many people — especially women and young girls — are anemic and don’t even know it.
Left untreated, anemia can lead to heart problems, severe fatigue, and even death in extreme cases.
You wake up tired. You feel faint after climbing stairs. Your palms and eyelids look pale. You struggle with focus, and during your period, you feel like the world is spinning. These are signs your blood is low.
But instead of constantly buying supplements, you can build up your blood with food — real, natural Nigerian food.
Here’s what your body is begging for:
1. Ugu (Fluted Pumpkin Leaves)
Blend it raw and drink it with milk. Or cook it lightly in soup with palm oil and crayfish. Ugu is rich in iron and folate, which your red blood cells need to stay strong.
2. Liver
Eat well-cooked beef liver once or twice a week. It’s one of the richest natural sources of iron — a real blood booster.
3. Beans and Moi Moi
Beans give you iron and protein, and when eaten with plantain or pap, it becomes a full blood-building meal. Moi moi made with crayfish and egg is even better.
4. Zobo (Hibiscus drink)
This one surprises many. When prepared without sugar, zobo with lime or ginger boosts iron levels and increases hemoglobin. Drink it fresh and chilled.
5. Dates, Tiger Nuts, and Coconut Mix
Blend them together into a milkshake. This sweet combo is not only tasty but rich in natural iron and vitamins.
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Avoid during meals:
Tea and coffee (they block iron absorption)
Carbonated drinks like Coke or Fanta
Skipping meals — your blood needs consistent nutrition
Don't wait until you collapse or end up on drips. Your blood is your life. Treat it like gold.
A healthy blood level means a stronger immune system, clearer mind, and more energy to enjoy life.