What to eat after donating blood?

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

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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

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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

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