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.
Many things can cause a person to become anemic, but there are three core problems that can cause the condition: 1  Excessive blood loss, such as: 2  Post-surgery recovery. Heavy menstrual cycles. 3  Your body is not producing enough red blood cells, or those produced are unhealthy. Common causes are:  Hormonal issues. Chronic disease.
People become anemic when red blood cells don't carry enough oxygen to the tissues in their body. Various conditions can cause anemia, including an inherited illness called sickle cell anemia, but iron deficiency is the most common cause. The human body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying red pigment in blood.