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.
Major causes of anemia are: 1  Nutritional â iron, folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies. 2  Acute or chronic blood loss (gastrointestinal bleeding/heavy periods) 3  Infections â malaria, HIV. 4  Chronic diseases â renal, neoplasia. 5  Parasites. 6  Hemolytic anemias â drugs, congenital. 7  Hemoglobinopathies â sickle cell, thalassemia.