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Blood Donation

lilybug13
lilybug13 Posts: 154
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm donating blood on Thursday, and I was wondering what I should eat in the days leading up to it/ the actual day. I have donated blood before and have done fine, but I'm afraid that maintaining my 1200 calorie/day diet would not be safe.

Also, I take a multi-vitamin daily, so I know my iron will be alright, and I drink over 8 cups of water every day. Thoughts? Thanks!

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  • e1lindsay
    e1lindsay Posts: 230
    just make sure to drink plenty of water the day before and the day of, and eat lots of healthy protein the day before and the day after...
  • kpadilla411
    kpadilla411 Posts: 36
    It's important to eat like an hour before you donate blood. Never donate blood on an empty stomach. Trust me, I did it before and fainted. Eat a lot of iron rich foods that day and lots of water and you should be fine.
  • veganjeanie
    veganjeanie Posts: 158 Member
    Stay hydrated, and make sure you eat something an hour before. Otherwise, just eat normally.

    -Jeanie
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