How to Pick Fish That Alleviate Anemia
If you have been recently diagnosed with anemia caused by a deficiency of vitamin B-12 or iron, you can find some good sources of both in red meat. But if you are concerned about the saturated fat content, you're better off choosing fish.
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How to Pick Fish That Alleviate Anemia
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Mackerel. Three ounces cooked has 64 percent of your daily value (DV) of Vitamin B-12 and 6 percent of your Iron. Mackerel tastes great grilled in a light coat of olive oil. You can also broil or bake it.
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Sardines. One can of these little fishes, if you eat them with the bones, boast over 100 percent of the DV for Vitamin B-12 and 15 of that for iron. I like them with crackers or between two slices of sourdough bread.
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Smelt. Three ounces cooked has 10 percent of your DV of Vitamin B-12 and 44 percent of your Iron. Smelt should be cooked delicately. Try it grilled, broiled or baked.
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Tuna. One can of this ubiquitous fish, whether packed in water or oil, provides about 80 percent of your daily Vitamin B-12 requirement and 15 percent of your iron. Whether you make traditional tuna fish salad or eat it straight from the can with crackers, it is a portable choice for those on-the-go.
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Tips & Warnings
*Avoid overcooking fish to preserve nutritional content.
*Avoid farm-raised fish if you can. The fish are raised in unsanitary conditions.
*Avoid frying fish to preserve nutritional content.
