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Will eating tofu substitute meat cause anemia?

Female  31 years old 2018-06-06
I have high blood lipids and not easy to eat more meat, so I often eat tofu to supplement protein. Will eating tofu instead of meat cause anemia?

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  • BY Mamie Doris 2018-06-06
    Beans are an important source of protein for vegetarians and an important source of iron in the diet. Because beans contain phytic acid, polyphenols and dietary fiber, their absorption and utilization of trace elements such as iron and zinc are very low, however , This does not mean that eating beans will cause anemia, because vitamin C will effectively increase the absorption rate of iron in beans. Therefore, when eating beans, you should eat enough fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C. At the same time, proper intake of fermented soy products and appropriate nutritional supplements to ensure the supply of vitamin B12 are also important measures for vegetarians to prevent anemia.
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