Natural Homemade Syrup To Combat Anemia

Thanks to the contributions of iron in its ingredients and vitamin C with this syrup we will be able to regulate our levels without the need to resort to chemical preparations

Iron deficiency anemia is a disorder in which the body does not have enough iron, which is what helps make red blood cells. Can anemia be fought?

anemia may be due to a lack of iron in our diet. Also, to any specific condition that influences its absorption and assimilation.

In this article we give you a simple recipe to make a syrup at home based on natural ingredients very rich in iron, with which you can get the amounts that your body needs each day of this mineral.

Can we fight anemia?

When our tests show possible anemia,   it should always be the doctor who performs the treatment.  In fact, there are specific issues that can affect this disorder, such as the consumption of some medications, pregnancy, heavy periods, etc.

However, what we can do is increase the consumption of foods rich in iron. So, we can also fight anemia with complementary strategies.

Although red meat is famous for its fame, the truth is that there are many plant-based foods that contain this mineral in significant quantities and that, in addition, are assimilated very well in our body thanks to vitamin C.

This vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid, increases iron absorption, in the same way as malic acid (present in apple, plum or pumpkin) or citric acid (present in citrus fruits).

A homemade and natural syrup

The syrup that we propose is a very simple and practical way to add more iron to our diet without abusing foods such as red meat. It is an easy solution to combat anemia.

In addition, apart from its high content in this, it also contains many other minerals and vitamins that will give us an extra contribution of energy and vitality.

In addition, this syrup prevents us from the harmful effects of iron supplements, which can cause oxidation, promote injury, upset stomach or even gastritis.

It is always more advisable to consume iron naturally with food. However, if we have been prescribed one of these supplements, we will also try to increase the consumption of vitamin C to compensate for it in the body.

Ingredients

• 2 small beets (if possible, organic)
• A bunch of fresh parsley
•  ⅓ cup of raisins (50 g)
• A handful of fresh nettle or 5 tablespoons of dried nettle (50 g)

• 1 whole organic lemon, with its peel.
• 4 tablespoons of honey or molasses (100 g)

Ingredient properties

Beet

Beet is a vegetable very rich in iron, as well as its leaves, which we can also add to this syrup. In addition, it provides a lot of energy and regulates intestinal function.

Parsley

This medicinal plant stands out for its high content of iron, as well as calcium, phosphorus and sulfur.

Raisins

Rich in iron, copper, and manganese, they also add natural sweetness to the syrup.

Nettle

This excellent wild plant hides numerous health properties, in addition to being very purifying. The ideal would be to get it fresh from an area without contamination, although we can also use the dried plant.

Lemon

Lemon is the ingredient that will increase the levels of vitamin C and citric acid in this syrup to improve the absorption of iron.

Honey or molasses

Honey is a very nutritious and beneficial food for health. Due to its iron content, we highlight, in particular, heather, chestnut or lavender honey.

Molasses or cane honey is also a good alternative. In this way we also avoid the harmful effects of white sugar and we get a natural preservative for our syrup.

How do we make it?

• We will cook the beets for 20 minutes.
• After this time, we will add the parsley, the grapes, the nettle (if it is fresh) and the lemon, chopped, but with its peel.
• We will let everything cook for 20 more minutes.
• We will turn off the heat and, in case of using it dry, we will add the nettle. We will cover it and let it rest for ten minutes.
• We will add the honey.
• We will pass everything through the blender to crush it well and strain it.

• We will store the resulting mixture in a glass container, preferably dark, in the refrigerator.
• We will take a tablespoon of this syrup twenty minutes before each of the three main meals for at least a month.

In conclusion, fighting anemia is something feasible. You can complement the medical treatment with the ideas that we have exposed to you in this article. Thus, you can get all these complementary benefits.