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The combination of malt and milk is very common among Nigerians as they claim it maximizes blood production in the human body but drinking malt and milk can’t give blood to the body.
This is because, for anything to produce blood in the body, the substance must contain a significant amount of iron.
Iron is needed in the body because its main function is to supply blood, increase blood flow and aid blood cell metabolism.
Iron is an essential nutrient that plays a role in the production of hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells to carry oxygen to every part of your body.Anaemia is a condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough red blood cells. This proves that iron is very important in the body. Other important nutrients that are crucial to blood production are folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and copper.
Unfortunately, malt and milk do not contain enough iron. Milk has no iron and the iron level of the malt drinks is very low.
Although drinking milk and malt may not help boost blood production but it has other health benefits that is beneficial to the body.
The health benefits of malt include providing the body with antioxidants and vitamin B and strengthening your bone health. Malt drink is also an excellent source of essential amino acids
These Nigerian foods are rich in iron and can help increase red blood cells
1. Unripe plantain
Unripe plantain is very healthy and contains a high amount of iron which supplies instant blood to the body.
2. Fruits
Fruits like banana, watermelon, dates, orange and tangerine, contain enough iron to improve the production of red blood cells in the body. Fruits also contain other nutrients like vitamin C that can boost the immune, which prevents infections and keeps the body healthy.
3. Legumes
Legumes are foods like cowpea, peas, beans. They are rich in folic acid and iron, which can increase the production of red blood cells in the body.
4. Eggs
Eggs is another source of iron especially egg yolk which is rich in iron and vitamin B12.
5. Okra soup
Okra is rich in iron for blood production and blood level increase while also aiding digestion and metabolism.
6. Fish
Fish is very rich in protein and iron and is highly recommended for those who have lost blood due to childbirth, blood donation, stress and menstruation.
7. Vegetables soup
Vegetables helps in the production of red blood cells, rich in folic acid and it is loaded with lots of nutrients that benefit the body in many ways.
8. Beef
Beef also known as red meat is another food that is rich in iron. The variety of iron in beef is the one that can be easily absorbed by the blood. This makes it particularly great for those suffering from anaemia. Beef is also rich in vitamin B-12, which is another nutrient that is great for blood building.