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November 2015

Sickle Cell

WATER AND SICKLE CELL

As someone who suffers with Sickle Cell, I try as much as I can to keep hydrated during the day but most especially when I wake up in the morning.   Dehydration can make the blood to sickle because of…

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OKRA AND SICKLE CELL

Who would have thought that Okra is very good for people with Sickle Cell?  Yes it is! It is also referred to as ‘lady’s fingers’ or ‘gumbo’. The rich fibre and mucous like content in the Okra pods helps ease…

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BEETROOT AND SICKLE CELL

Beetroot contains numerous sources of minerals and vitamins that makes it a ‘must eat’ or ‘must drink’ for people with Sickle Cell.  Beetroot is an earthy vegetable that grows in the ground and the leaves overground.   Beetroot contains vitamins…

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SPINACH AND SICKLE CELL

This leafy green is another ‘super food’ and classified as one of the world’s healthiest food, loaded with nutrients and has small calories, so good to eat. It is rich in iron, contains protein, minerals and vitamins (A, B1, B2,…

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