NUTRITION TIPS AFTER SURGERY
Diet after surgery has a great effect to the recovery process. Patients who are well cared for by proper nutrition have a much lower risk of infection and complications after surgery than others
After surgery, your diet should ensure an increase in calories, protein, and vitamins A and C. Your doctor may prescribe a special diet for you based on medical conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes, and It is important that you follow these instructions.
After surgery, your diet should ensure an increase in calories, protein, and vitamins A and C. Your doctor may prescribe a special diet for you based on medical conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes, and It is important that you follow these instructions.
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Some nutrition tips to help you shorten your recovery time:
VITAMINS A, C AND ZINC
Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc are essential nutrients in wound healing.
Vitamin A can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, yellow or orange vegetables, orange fruits, dairy products and liver.
Vitamin C can be found in Chili, Kale, Kiwi, Broccoli, Berries and citrus fruits.
Zinc can be found in pumpkin seeds, garlic, dark chocolate, sesame seeds, seafood and red meat. ...
PROTEIN
Increase your protein intake by eating at least 40 gr of protein per day. High-protein foods are meat, fish or poultry, beans, eggs, nuts or nut butters, and tofu. If you don't have a good appetite, divide your meals into 5-6 meals a day. This also increases your metabolism and helps your body recover faster! Some medicines can change the taste. Therefore, you need to try a variety of foods to find the one that feels good (usually bland, low-odor foods).
NUTRITIONAL FOOD SUPPLEMENT, MILK
If you have difficulty in meeting your nutritional needs with common foods, then nutritional supplements with Neomil Nano, Neomil Diabetes, Neomil Care, etc. are necessary options.
If you have diabetes, keep a close eye on your blood sugar. The best way to heal wounds is to control your blood sugar.
In addition to eating healthy after surgery, you should quit smoking if you do. Smokers need a longer recovery time and are at higher risk of infection.
