Hemochromatosis Diet Plan

Hemochromatosis diet plan includes pumpkins, lettuce, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, cantaloupe, bananas, and rice.

Morning drink	Popeye power smoothie
Breakfast	Avocado sandwich
Soup	Peach and tomato gazpacho
Salad	Roasted potato salad with creamy Dijon vinaigrette
Lunch	Hot peanut butter and banana sandwich
Evening snack	Glazed apricot twists
Dinner	Rainbow veggie pinwheels

Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a common type of condition a genetic disorder in which the additional absorption of iron from the intake of food by the body. Excessive iron unused by the body that is stored in the organs like the pancreas, liver, and heart can lead to life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, heart problems, and liver disease.

Hemochromatosis is caused by a gene mutation. This can be passed from parents to children. It can be treated by continuous blood removal and contains excessive iron from the body and refilling the body with fresh blood.

Hemochromatosis Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Diabetes
• Bronze or grey skin color
• Memory fog
• Heart failure
• Liver failure

Hemochromatosis Treatment Diet

Follow the below Hemochromatosis diet plan while in treatment.

• Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet.
• Consume a high number of fresh vegetables and fruits.
• Increase intake of beans, whole grains, and rice.
• Avoid raw shellfish and limit the consumption of red meat.
• Avoid the intake of sugar and animal fat.
• Avoid Vitamin C from all sources, multivitamins, and iron supplements.
• Include tea and coffee along with meals when possible.
• Avoid cooking in cast iron pots and pans.
• Avoid excessive consumption of beverages and artificial sweeteners like sugar-free products and honey.

Foods To Avoid With Hemochromatosis

• Red meat
• Raw shellfish
• Lamb
• Oysters
• Vitamin C-rich foods in all sources
• Sugar
• Iron-fortified foods
• Scallops
• Raw fish
• Artificial sweeteners

It is recommended not to mix foods that are rich in vitamin C in the same meal. Foods like

• Acerola
• Pepper
• Citrus
• Guava
• Kiwi

Foods Low In Iron Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Vegetables

• Zucchini
• Baby carrots
• Radish
• Arugula
• Artichokes
• Rhubarb
• Red onions
• Chicory
• Squashes
• Pumpkins
• Lettuce
• Potatoes
• Cabbage

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Fruits

• Papaya
• Apples
• Plums
• Apricots
• Pears
• Tomatoes
• Avocados
• Tangerines
• Grapefruits
• Peach
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Nectarines
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupe
• Mangoes
• Honeydew melon
• Bananas
• Pineapples
• Star fruit
• Kiwi

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Dairy products

• Fat-free cheddar
• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Fat-free cream cheese
• Milk
• Butter
• Sour cream

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Grains

• Brown bread
• Brown rice
• Millets
• Oat flakes
• Quinoa
• Buckwheat
• Wholewheat bread

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Other foods

• Salad dressings
• Lard
• Mayo
• Healthy oils
• Tahini
• Sesame paste

Hemochromatosis diet plan: Meat and Seafood

• Lobster
• Halibut
• Salmon
• Chicken
• Mackerel
• Cod
• Eggs

Iron-rich Foods To Avoid with Hemochromatosis

• Cereals
  • Bran cereals
  • Rye bread
  • Cream of wheat
  • Wheat products
  • Enriched rice
  • Corn meal
  • Enriched pasta
  • Oat cereal
  • Enriched white bread
  • Whole wheat bread
  • Barley

• Fruits
  • Dried apricots
  • Raisins
  • Dates
  • Watermelon
  • Dried peaches
  • Prunes
  • Figs
  • Guava
  • Strawberries
  • Prune juice
• Vegetables
  • Kale
  • Collard
  • Swiss chard
  • Peas
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • String beans
  • Dandelion greens
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Beet greens
  • Pepper
• Meat
  • Lamb
  • Red meat turkey
  • Liver, pate, and kidney
  • Eggs
  • Liverwurst
  • Red meat
  • Sausages
• Seafood
  • Tuna
  • Sardines
  • Oyster
  • Mussels
  • Scallops
  • Clams
  • Haddock
  • Shrimp
• Beans and other foods
  • White beans
  • Canned beans
  • Tofu
  • Tempeh
  • Kidney beans
  • Lentils
  • Dried beans
  • Ready-to-eat breakfast
  • Dried peas
  • Molasses
  • Honey
  • Corn syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Tomato paste
  • Iron-rich fortified foods
  • Cocoa powder
  • Cookies
• Nuts and seeds
  • Almonds
  • Cashew nuts
  • Flax seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Pistachios
  • Pine nuts
  • Hemp nuts
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Pumpkin seeds

Recipes For Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis diet plan: White meat turkey moussaka

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups white turkey meat
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups of milk
• 3 eggs yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 eggplants, peeled and sliced
• 3 Potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup grated cheese

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.
• Add the onion and reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft about 5 minutes. before
• Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
• Add the turkey and season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to break up the meat as it cooks.
• Add the cinnamon, bay leaves, basil, red pepper flakes, half the nutmeg, ginger, and allspices and cook, stirring, until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and vinegar and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until slightly thick. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• While the meat sauce is simmering, make the béchamel sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook until it is pale in color, about 2 minutes.
• Add the milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until all is incorporated.
• Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until thick and slightly reduced about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolk and yogurt.
• Whisk this into the milk mixture until smooth, and set the béchamel sauce aside.
• Heat just enough canola oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom of the pan about ⅛ inch deep over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.
• Working in batches, cook the eggplant until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.
• Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
• Add the potatoes to the same skillet, working in batches, and cook, just until tender but not cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Layer the ingredients as follows: spread 1 cup of the béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle half of the cheese. Spread the cooked potatoes over the cheese and top with half of the eggplant slices.
• Pour the meat sauce over the eggplant and top with the remaining eggplant and the bechamel sauce.
• Cover with foil for about 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue to bake for 15 more minutes until it turns golden brown and bubbles around the edges.
• Remove from the oven and let sit about 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Hereditary Hemochromatosis Diet

Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that is caused by the excess absorption of iron by the body. It is present at birth and its symptoms are shown later at the age of 40 to 60 years in both men and women. It is treated with phlebotomy and eating a healthy, balanced diet.

Hemochromatosis Diet Menu

This Hemochromatosis diet plan includes fruits, vegetables, herbs, lean protein, and whole grains.

Morning drink	Coconut mango slushie
Breakfast	Vegan mushroom frittata
Soup	Melon, cucumber, and mint soup
Salad	Chicken and watercress salad with feta
Lunch	White meat turkey moussaka
Evening snack	Indian rice pudding
Dinner	Pumpkin ravioli

Recipes For Hemochromatosis Patients

Indian rice pudding Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked basmati rice
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• ¼ cup powdered palm sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom

Method

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice and milk.
• Heat until the mixture begins to boil.
• Decrease the heat to low and cook at a simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring frequently, for approximately 5 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium, add the heavy cream, coconut milk, powdered palm sugar, and cardamom and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken again.
• Whisk the mixture to prevent the formation of lumps while adding cardamom powder.
• Once the mixture just begins to thicken, remove it from the heat.
• Transfer the mixture to individual serving dishes or a glass bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Hemochromatosis And Weight Loss

Iron overload causes weakness, tiredness, weight loss, and belly pain. The body absorbs more iron and causes weight loss, diabetes, and even more life-threatening conditions such as death.

Hemochromatosis Vegan

Hemochromatosis is very common in people who are on a meat-based diet. It is rarely seen in vegan diet people and plant-based diet people. Meat and meat products are very high in iron content. Whole grains, Fruits, and vegetables are low in iron content.

Hemochromatosis Diet Food List

This Hemochromatosis diet plan includes fruits, eggs, legumes, herbs, whole grains, and spices.

Morning drink	Red passion fruit smoothie
Breakfast	Baked eggs in avocado
Soup	Split pea and mint soup
Salad	Blueberry white bean salad with tahini turmeric dressing
Lunch	Lentil shepherd’s pie
Evening snack	Coconut sorbet
Dinner	Whole wheat spaghetti with garlic, parsley, and capers

Hemochromatosis Breakfast Recipes

Split pea and Mint Soup Ingredients

• ⅓ cup dried green split peas
• 3½ cups of water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• ½ teaspoon salt plus more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more as needed
• 2 green tea bags
• 2 cups of fresh or frozen green peas
• 10 to 20 fresh mint leaves
• Milk or cream to taste

Method

• Put the split peas and 3½ cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
• Allow the split peas to a boil on a medium flame for 15 minutes and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the split peas are soft and well-cooked and most of the water is absorbed.
• Transfer the cooked split peas from the pot into a small bowl.
• Place the same pot on medium heat, add oil, onions, and an additional 1 to 2 tbsp of water.
• Cook the onions for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the split peas, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium, add the green tea bags, stir, and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Add the green peas and mint, and simmer the soup for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat, remove and discard the green tea bags, and let the soup cool for 10 minutes.
• Puree the soup using a blender or immersion blender.
• Season the soup with additional salt, pepper, and fresh mint to taste. Add the milk to make a creamy soup.
• Serve the soup garnished with an additional mint leaf.

Hemochromatosis Plant-based Diet

A plant-based diet for Hemochromatosis includes

• Eat whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits.
• Avoid iron-rich foods such as sausages, cold meats, red meat, processed meats, and organ meat like kidney and liver in the diet.
• Consume foods that are combined with vegetables and fruits with a little amount of iron such as potatoes, zucchini, onions, carrots, tomatoes, vegetable pear, squashes, pumpkins, apples, pears, avocados, bananas, and lettuce.
• Includes foods that are rich in protein and calcium with a little amount of iron like dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, tahini, and eggs.
• Avoid fortified breakfast cereals and add oat flakes instead.
• Replace sausage sandwiches with avocado sandwiches and tortillas.
• Avoid sausages, meat, and meat products. Consume white fish instead of red meat.
• Eat whole grains like brown rice, buckwheat, quinoa, wholewheat bread, oats, and millet.

Hemochromatosis And Sugar

Insulin is required to help the sugar to get through cells. The body absorbs the extra iron from the food and stores it in the pancreas. Due to this process, the pancreas normal functioning is affected, and cannot produce insulin properly. Iron overload leads to weight loss and diabetes.

Cereal For Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis diet plan with Cereals.

• Cornflakes
• Puffed rice
• Polenta
• Oatmeal
• Pasta
• Brown rice
• Gluten-free pasta
• Whole wheat pasta
• Rice flour
• Wheat bran
• Barley
• Tortillas