Consuming iron-rich foods before donating plasma can help maintain healthy iron levels in your body. Here’s a list of iron-rich foods to eat before donating plasma.
- Lean Meat
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Chicken
- Seafood
- Fish ( tuna, salmon)
- Shellfish ( clams and mussels)
- Beans and Legumes
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Kidney beans
- Black beans
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Whole Grains
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Oats
- Barley
- Dark Leafy Greens
- Spinach
- Kale
- Swiss chard
- Collard greens
- Dried Fruits
- Raisins
- Apricots
- Prunes
- Vegetables
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Sweet potatoes
- Eggs: Particularly the yolk, which contains iron