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MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2025 EDITION

January Is National Blood Donor Month MONTHLY

Winter is one of the most difficult times of the year to collect enough blood
products and donations to meet patient needs. That’s why National Blood RECIPE
Donor Month is celebrated every January.
BEEF AND CABBAGE
Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
• 1 green cabbage head
(washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
• 2 sprays of nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
Someone in the United States needs
blood or platelets every two seconds, • ¼ tsp. black pepper
according to the American Red Cross. • Salt (to taste, optional)
• Red pepper flakes (to taste, optional)

PREPARATIONS
It’s vital to have plenty of blood banked to meet the demand. Blood is needed for 1. Chop the cabbage and onion; set them aside.
surgeries, traumatic injuries, cancer treatment and chronic illnesses. On a daily basis, 2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef on
roughly 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of medium heat until browned. Drain the fat. Set the
plasma are required. Blood and platelets cannot be made synthetically, so voluntary beef aside.
donations are necessary. 3. Spray the skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook
It’s vital to have plenty of blood banked to meet the demand. Blood is needed for the chopped onion on medium heat until soft.
surgeries, traumatic injuries, cancer treatment and chronic illnesses. On a daily 4. Add the cabbage to the chopped onion and
basis, roughly 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 cook until the cabbage starts to brown.
units of plasma are required. Blood and platelets cannot be made synthetically, 5. Stir the beef into the cabbage and onion mixture.
so voluntary donations are necessary.
6. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and
Consider the following health benefits of donating blood regularly: salt (optional). Add red pepper flakes (optional)
• Health problem detection—Donated blood is tested to determine if there to the cabbage if you like it spicy.
are any irregularities. You must also undergo a quick health screening before
giving blood. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
• Heart disease risk reduction—Donating can help eliminate any excess (per serving)
buildup of iron in the blood, which can lower blood pressure and the risk of • Total calories: 248
a heart attack. • Total fat: 10 g
• Caloric burn—The blood donation process typically burns up to 650 calories. • Protein: 25 g
Before you roll up your sleeve and commit to being a regular blood donor, check • Sodium: 107 mg
if you meet the American Red Cross’ requirements (redcrossblood.org/donate- • Carbohydrate: 16 g
blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements) to donate blood safely. • Dietary fiber: 6 g
• Saturated fat: 4 g
• Total sugars: 8 g
Source: MyPlate

Zywave, 2025.
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be construed a medical purposes. © 2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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