Here is the scenario: you have just finished your surgery. It was a success. The doctors said that there were no complications along the process and that you will be back in no time. Thereafter, your physician briefed you on what you need to do and the things you need to avoid to help heal your wound.
Then you wondered: what will you eat in order to speed up the healing process? Here are your answers. Look up to this list of foods that are ideal to integrate on your diet especially after your surgery:
- Lean protein
Our body needs to have protein in order to build and repair tissues. Collagen is considered the most plentiful protein in one’s body. It has a significant role especially in knitting the damaged tissues back together.
When we say lean protein, we do not only refer to beef, pork, veal, or lamb. Other sources of lean protein are:
- Seafood
- White-meat poultry
- Eggs
- Milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Beans
- Soy
- Fiber
After surgery, you are required to take pain medications and anesthetic agents. You may also have your diet altered, experience dehydration and stress, and reduce physical activity. This is why you need fiber because it helps your digestive system wash the dirt out of your body.
Foods rich in fiber include:
- Prunes
- Bean and legumes
- Apples
- Pears
- Oatmeal
- Flaxseed meal
- Brad flakes
- Orange fruits and veggies
In order to help your tissues, you also have to increase your vitamin A intake. This vitamin is essential in repairing and maintaining your soft tissues, skin, and mucus membrane. Aside from vitamin A, these fruits and vegetables have beta carotene that has the same function in wound management.
Example of orange fruits and veggies are:
- Carrots
- Bell pepper
- Tomato
- Cantaloupe
- Orange
- Cruciferous vegetables
Because of your wound, many bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms can freely enter your body. Cruciferous vegetables help your immune system ward off infection caused by these harmful microorganisms.
What are the examples of these vegetables? Here are some of these:
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
If you have bad memories eating these foods, you can try roasting these vegetables or sautéing them to improve the flavor. This can help you redefine your experience and taste with these vegetables and make it palatable.
Dr. Axe said “Food is medicine. Pick up your prescription in the kitchen.” Eat the right food and ask assistance from Dependable Nursing Home Health Services, Inc., your Home Health Agency in Illinois.
We provide Home Health Services in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois like wound care management. And the best part about our services is that you can experience Nursing Care in the comfort of your own house.
How was your healing journey after the surgery? Share them with us in the comments.
