About 1 pint (480 mL) of blood is taken when you donate. It takes about 10 minutes. The whole process-including answering questions and having a short exam-takes up to an hour. Donated blood is tested to make sure that it is safe to use.
Soda is an unhealthy beverage because it's high in calories and sugar but low in vitamins and minerals. Coca-Cola is one example of a type of soda that's sugary and packed with calories, but Coke Zero is one alternative that is sugar-free.
Recent sales of diet soda are taking a huge plungeâspecifically, Diet Coke made by Coca-Colaâas the debate and controversy over aspartame reaches a new high. Experts have questioned whether aspartame is actually a good alternative to sugar and many now warn against the potential harmful effects it may cause.