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.
Other types of anemia are caused by: 1  Diets lacking in vitamin B12 (or, the body is unable to use, or absorb B12). 2  Diets lacking in folic acid (or, the body is unable to use folic acid). 3  Inherited blood disorders. 4  Conditions that cause red blood cells to break down too fast (either from toxic substances or blood disorders).