Healthy Diet After Surgery: Fuel Your Body for Faster Healing
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Role - Tissue Repair, Immune Support
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Examples - Eggs, poultry, beans, dairy
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Protein is fundamental for rebuilding damaged tissue, supporting immune function, and speeding up incision healing. Amino acids such as arginine and glutamine are especially important for collagen synthesis and immune response.
Did you know your plate is your most powerful tool for surgical recovery? Proper nutrition after surgery isn’t just about comfort—it’s a strategy to accelerate wound healing, strengthen immunity, and reduce complications. At Next Journey, we focus on practical meal planning to help you recover stronger, faster, and safer.
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Provides high-quality protein, iron, and zinc needed for collagen synthesis and oxygen delivery to healing tissue. Supports immune function and wound tensile strength during recovery.
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
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½ cup chia seeds (80 g)
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3 cups unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened soy milk (720 ml)
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1½ cups mixed berries (225 g; blueberries and raspberries preferred)
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3 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter (48 g)
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (3–4 g)
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Optional: 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or raw honey, total (use only if needed)
Preparation Instructions (Precision Optimized)
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In a medium bowl or glass container, whisk chia seeds with plant milk until evenly dispersed.
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Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until thickened.
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Before serving, portion into 3–4 bowls.
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Top evenly with berries, almond butter, and cinnamon.
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Sweeten minimally if needed.
Tip: Proper hydration and resting time are essential for chia seeds to form a smooth, digestible gel that supports gut comfort.