What should you not eat after giving blood?

What should you not eat after giving blood?

Avoid fatty foods – burgers, ice cream, fries and even ‘good fat’ foods like avocados. Your sample will be tested for infectious diseases (HIV and hepatitis C). High fat foods affects test results for a couple of hours after the intake. In this case, your blood will be discarded.

What should you eat after getting your blood drawn?

Eat foods rich in iron, such as leafy green vegetables or iron-fortified cereals. These can help replenish lost iron stores to build your blood supply back up. Apply a cloth-covered ice pack to your arm or hand if you have soreness or bruising at the puncture site.

What helps replenish blood after donating?

It is important to replace blood cells lost during blood donation. Your body needs folic acid to produce new red blood cells. After blood donation, eat foods rich in folic acid, so that your body can produce new blood cells quickly.

Does and don’ts after blood donation?

*Do not stand for long periods of time. *Avoid smoking for four hours, and alcohol for 24 hours. *Keep the strip bandage on for the next several hours; to avoid a skin rash, clean the area around the bandage with soap and water. *Try to avoid any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.