Iron & Calcium Deficiency in Indian Diet
53% of Indian women are anaemic, 70% don't meet daily calcium requirement. Reasons: non-heme iron only (2-20% absorbable), tea after meals blocks iron 60%, phytic acid in roti/rice, declining dairy consumption, oxalates in spinach, Vitamin D deficiency blocking calcium. Solution: dry fruits on empty stomach. Best iron sources: sesame seeds 14.6mg, pumpkin seeds 8.8mg, cashews 6.7mg. Best calcium: sesame 975mg, chia 631mg, almonds 269mg, figs 162mg.
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