One of my favorite foods to eat especially when I was sick were BEETS! Not only did I enjoy eating them but it was helpful in naturally combating anemia and the regenerating new red blood cells in the body. Sometimes I’d just boil or chop them up to eat, add them in a salad, or blended them together in a juice! Beets were extremely helpful for me. Now I know what your possibly thinking…who wants to eat beets, let alone drink it in a juice? Well, I developed a solution for that…I learned to be creative with them, mix and match by adding them to other vegetables which enhanced the flavor. Occasionally, I would add carrots to the beet juice for extra flavor. Most of the time, I just liked to eat them as is, boiled and chopped up.
Organic ACAI Juices were another smoothie option for me when I didn’t have much of an appetite. They have a lot of vitamins and minerals. Citrus fruits like oranges blended into smoothies with cantaloupes were also helpful in building up Vitamin C. I love grapefruits as well but it was important to be aware of other factors and interactions with grapefruit. Concord Grapes/Grape Juice has lots of vitamins that were beneficial and also a good source of Vitamin C. Whole Grain Oatnut Bread is rich in fiber and nutrients. This was my typical choice of bread and an excellent carbohydrate source which is essential for providing energy. Some of my protein preferences included: steak, fish, turkey, and chicken. Typically, I enjoyed combining them with green leafy vegetables.
THE LION HEART PLATFORM “Share Your Inner Lion Heart!”
Join in on the Discussion with Author Elvelyna B. Beaubrun, THE GIRL WITH THE LION HEART
This month she is sharing her personal journey on ways she managed her health, wellness, and lifestyle modifications during her struggles with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Disclaimer:
The health, wellness, and lifestyle modifications presented to you by your Author are based from her personal experiences. It is intended only just to share ways she personally managed her health. As every case is different, please consult your doctor before beginning any of your own regimens, exercises, treatments, and healthcare management. -Thank you!