Feeding against infant anemia

• The normal values in a blood test is 4.2 to 5.2 million red cells per cubic mm, the hemoglobin above 12 g and the iron 50 to 120 mg. Any suspicion, we must go to the doctor, who will indicate the next steps.

• All babies are born with an appropriate weight should be given an extra supply of iron between six months and year.

• The best way to combat anemia is to habituate children to follow a healthy diet, varied and balanced.

• We need to eat foods rich in iron and protein, which are best regenerating blood. Iron is found in the liver, either cow or chicken, beef or veal, bread, eggs, spinach, cheese, lentils, raisins and dried beans. Foods high in protein are milk and all its derivatives, meat, fish and eggs.