If you have heavy periods, you’re not just losing blood, you’re losing iron every single month. Low iron can leave you feeling drained, dizzy, and fatigued, which is why replenishing it through what you eat matters.
This is an iron-rich ice cream made with ingredients that actually support absorption, not block it.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds = iron & zinc (supports red blood cell production & oxygen transport)
• 1/2 cup Black sesame seeds = high iron & copper (supports iron metabolism & hemoglobin formation)
• 12–15 Dates = natural sugars (supports energy) *Can add more if you want sweeter*
• Coconut milk/ cream = creamy base (no calcium, won’t block iron absorption) 1 1/2 cream & 1/2 cup milk
Everything is about moderation, timing, and how you pair your foods, especially if you’re dealing with anemia or iron deficiency.
Heavy periods are one of the biggest reasons iron levels drop, since you’re losing blood and iron each month. That’s why focusing on foods that help replenish iron, and not block absorption during that time, really matters.
This doesn’t mean eliminating foods like calcium or eggs. They’re nutrient-rich and still part of a balanced diet if you can tolerate it. It’s just about not pairing them at the same time as iron-focused meals or supplements.
Soaking the seeds = reduces phytic acid & improves iron absorption plus easier to digest
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