Feeling tired all the time?
Do you feel lethargic even after having a good night's sleep? Do you get tired easily no matter what you do? Do you have difficulty concentrating? Has your friend/collegue/spouse commented that you have been looking pale these day? Chances are that you might be suffering from deficiency of iron . What is Iron? It is an essential mineral which serves diverse functions in the body. Since its required in small amounts, it is a 'micronutrient'. Why is iron important? 1. It is required in the blood cells for oxygen transport. Its deficiency causes anemia . 2. It is important for the development of the fetal brain. 3. Necessary for immune health. 4. It is required for producing energy in cells. 5. It is a constituent of our muscle protein 'myoglobin' and helps in storing oxygen in the muscles. 6. It’s a part of various enzymes in the body. What foods to eat? Include these in your diet: Liver, eggs, whole wheat flour, bajra , soyabeans, chickpeas, len...