Vegetables,
fruits, millet, peas, sim sim, soya
beans and milk and two servings of raw
vegetables a day.
“It is best to take them as salads, Most of the components can’t withstand high temperatures as they make them inactive.”
For blood formation, foods rich in folic acid, zinc, copper and phosphorous
“It is best to take them as salads, Most of the components can’t withstand high temperatures as they make them inactive.”
For blood formation, foods rich in folic acid, zinc, copper and phosphorous
These include; cabbage, lettuce,
cornflower and spinach. Others are herbs including hybiscus and red beet roots.
also lean red meat and liver are also rich in iron, which helps in the formation of blood.
What you need to know before you donate blood
Two weeks prior to blood donation, it is advisable to increase intake of iron rich foods such as red meat, beans and dark green vegetables like spinach.
The night before, one should have a good night’s rest — at least two hours before the donation. Also have something light to eat and drink extra fluids the day before and on the day of donation.
Furthermore, on the day of donation, avoid fatty foods, as these appear in the blood several hours after eating and can affect the tests carried out on the blood and Drink plenty of fluids over the following 24 hours to rehydrate
also lean red meat and liver are also rich in iron, which helps in the formation of blood.
What you need to know before you donate blood
Two weeks prior to blood donation, it is advisable to increase intake of iron rich foods such as red meat, beans and dark green vegetables like spinach.
The night before, one should have a good night’s rest — at least two hours before the donation. Also have something light to eat and drink extra fluids the day before and on the day of donation.
Furthermore, on the day of donation, avoid fatty foods, as these appear in the blood several hours after eating and can affect the tests carried out on the blood and Drink plenty of fluids over the following 24 hours to rehydrate
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