In our lifetime, we will most likely experience surgery in one form or another; approximately 48 million surgical operations are performed in a year, with those over the age of 45 accounting for 72 percent of all surgeries. It could be yourself who has undergone surgery or maybe you are taking care of someone who is recuperating from surgery. Perhaps you may want to know what foods to eat to speed up healing and recovery.
Here is a list of foods that we recommend to eat after surgery.
Whole Grains
Complex carbs, such as whole grains, can supply a wealth of nutrients that help your body’s immune system. They also include fiber, which might help you avoid constipation while you’re healing from surgery.
Corn, oats, and other grains such as bread fall under this category. Look for whole-grain loaves that are darker in color. White bread is usually too processed to provide adequate fiber.
Berries
Antioxidants are nutrient powerhouses that aid in the body’s healing of damage, which is ideal for post-surgery.
Fats (nuts, oils, fish)
Remember, healthy fat is your friend, not your foe. Especially following surgery, healthy fat helps your body absorb all those yummy vitamins you are getting from your fruits and veggies. Fat is essential for strengthening your immune system and decreasing your chance of infection.
Fruits and Vegetables
Some of the most essential elements in your healing diet are vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables. Vitamins and fiber may be found in plenty in fresh fruit. Vegetables, on the other hand, are a good source of fiber and may be bought fresh or frozen.
Dark leafy greens may not be as popular as bright fruit or delicious fats, but they are still equally important. Vitamin A, C, and E, as well as vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting, are all found in a hefty helping of green on your plate or in the form of a smoothie.
Cereal
Not every type of cereal is rich in fiber. Avoid sugary or low-fiber cereals by reading the label. Look for cereals that specifically have the word “fiber” in the name or stick to traditional morning meals like oatmeal or cream of wheat.
Meat or Other Alternatives
It is important to get adequate protein as we age. Your body needs a lot of protein and iron after surgery. Your muscles may have been injured, moved, or manipulated during the surgical operation, and they must now be repaired. The protein’s amino acids aid muscle restoration by rebuilding tissue and expediting wound healing. Because iron aids in the formation of new blood cells, it will help you recoup your energy levels more rapidly.
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