A person often feels fatigued and dizzy after a blood donation. Want to quickly recover from this? Illume-emag has some tips for you below
Iron-rich food
Eating iron-rich foods can help replenish levels of the mineral in the blood. Foods that contain plenty of iron include:
- red meat
- spinach and leafy greens
- fortified cereals
- Eggs
- Fish and shellfish
- Organ meat such as liver
- Dark green vegetables- Spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens, beet greens, and kale
- Lentils and beans
Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, so it is also a good idea to eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Vitamin B-rich foods
After you donate blood, foods high in vitamin B, including B-2, B-6, and B-9, are needed by the body to build healthy blood cells Some of the vitamin B foods you could eat are
- leafy greens
- dairy products
- liver
- potatoes
- bananas
- fortified breakfast cereals
- orange juice
Stay hydrated
Donating blood removes fluids from the body. You need to refill it if you want to recover quickly. The American Red Cross recommends drinking an extra 4 glasses, or 32 ounces, of liquid in the first 24 hours after donating blood.
Food to avoid after blood donation
Certain food substances and nutrients interact with the absorption of iron. Make sure you do not consume such foods with iron-containing foods. Such as:
- Calcium-rich foods:
- Milk
- Curd
- Cottage cheese
- Tea
- Coffee
- Chocolate
- Red wine
