Grains. 1  Buckwheat - 82% carbs, 12% protein, 6% fat. 2  Millet - 82% carbs, 11% protein, 7% fat. 3  Oats - 70% carbs, 15% protein, 15% fat. 4  Quinoa - 70% carbs, 15% protein, 15% fat. 5  Whole wheat flour - 81% carbs, 14.5% protein, 4.5% fat.
Possible causes of anemia include: 1  Certain medications. 2  Destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal (which may be caused by immune system problems) 3  Long-term (chronic) diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
There are more than 400 types of anemia. These types of anemia are divided into three main groups, according to their cause. There is anemia caused by blood loss, by decreased or faulty red blood cell production, and by destruction of red blood cells.