Three major "fashions" take away the iron in women's bodies

Today's white-collar women pay attention to fashion, but some "fashions" in life may be the "mortal enemy" of iron, which will take away the iron in your body without you knowing it, putting you at risk of anemia. So, what are these "fashions"? Let's take a look.

Fashion 1: Vegetarian food and fruits as main meals

In the entertainment industry, vegetarianism is now in vogue. The "Beauty Queen" Big S is a very famous vegetarian, and the "Kung Fu Emperor" Jet Li has also always insisted on being a vegetarian because he is a Buddhist.

There are more and more vegetarian stars in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, forming a strong vegetarian trend. Whether out of inner desire or imitation, many white-collar workers in life keep up with fashion. In order to maintain their figure, they do not eat meat and some even live on fruits every day.

Experts say it is difficult to ensure adequate iron intake by not eating meat or eating only fruits. Although some vegetables contain iron, they do not contain as much as meat. At the same time, the oxalic acid, phytic acid, phosphoric acid and a large amount of dietary fiber contained in plants will also affect the absorption of iron. The absorption rate is only one tenth of that of meat.

Eating more fruits on a regular basis is indeed beneficial for maintaining inorganic salts, but fruits lack ingredients such as iron and calcium. If you take vegetables and fruits as your staple food for a long time, it is very easy to cause anemia.

Fashion 2: Drinking tea and coffee regularly

Coffee contains certain nutrients, and tea is also a good product for health preservation, but it should be consumed in moderation, otherwise too much is as bad as too little. Coffee contains a compound called carbolic acid, which can hinder the body's absorption of iron. People with iron deficiency anemia should not drink tea in particular. The tannic acid in strong tea will combine with iron to form insoluble substances, causing the iron to be excreted with feces. Women should avoid drinking coffee and tea during menstruation.

Fashion 3: Beauty and Hairdressing

Love of beauty is women's nature. In order to keep up with the fashion, many white-collar women change their hairstyles again and again. In order to maintain their youthful beauty, many women are willing to apply three layers of makeup on their faces.

However, experts remind women to be cautious when using cosmetics, as some low-quality cosmetics often contain harmful substances and excessively high lead content.

The blood system is one of the systems most sensitive to lead toxicity. Excessive lead in the blood will cause a series of reactions, ultimately leading to a decrease in hemoglobin synthesis. Eating more foods rich in calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B and C can resist the effects of lead, reduce lead absorption, and help lower the lead content in the blood.

If the body lacks iron, women are prone to anemia. For the sake of health, women should not only eat fruits and vegetarian food, but also consume nutritionally balanced food.