Uterine fibroids can often lead to iron deficiency or anemia due to the significant amount of blood loss caused by heavy menstruation. Here are a few easy ways to help replenish your essential red blood cells:

🥩 Lean meat, fish or poultry

🧆 Legumes (beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils)

🥬 Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale)

🌰 Dried fruits, nuts and seeds (apricots, almonds, pumpkin seeds)

🌾 Iron-fortified whole-grain cereals, breads and pastas

🍊 Vitamin C rich foods (helps to absorb Iron)

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