Fruit: Watermelon, strawberry, raisins, prunes, dates, dried apricots.
Vegetables: Peas, edamame, broccoli, and dark leafy greens like spinach kale, and collard greens.In addition to eating the proteins mentioned above, you can boost your iron levels by eating the following foods: However, tofu, beans, quinoa, and lentils are excellent sources of non-heme, or iron from plant sources, if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Lean red meat, poultry, and seafood are good choices. For your pre-appointment meal, choose proteins with plenty of heme iron, which is a type of iron present in animal sources and your body can absorb it more easily. Naturally, eating iron-rich foods can help you maintain a healthy balance in your blood and increase your iron levels. Low hemoglobin levels can be an indicator of iron deficiency or anemia.
Eating an iron-rich diet can help keep your hematocrit within an optimal range. We want to make sure you have enough red blood cells to donate safely. It's important to measure your hematocrit because when you make a donation, it temporarily removes some red blood cells and from your body. In addition to taking your blood pressure, pulse, weight, and temperature, we'll measure the proportion of red blood cells in your blood, also known as your hematocrit, and total blood protein level. If you've ever donated blood, convalescent plasma, or platelets, you may be familiar with the vitals check that takes place before every donation. It also ensures you pass your health screening, which is always required before your donation. One of the most important things to do is to eat a full, healthy meal on the day of your donation, within two hours of your appointment.Įating healthy food doesn't just keep your body feeling its best post-donation. Unlike whole blood, plasma is about 90% water and 10% proteins, so it's best to drink a lot of water and eat protein and iron-rich foods before donating. A quick and comfortable plasma donation experience is easy to achieve with a few simple health habits. If you don’t know much about the process, plasma donation may seem a little intimidating.
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