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Any time the body undergoes an operation, its being put under added stress. Recovery from surgery requires more nutrients for the body. Being well nourished means your body is better equipped to handle surgery and this translates into a faster healing and recovery. Here is some list of healthy vitamins as well as minerals to eat right after surgery.
Vitamin K
The fat soluble vitamin is essential for the prevention of internal bleeding and haemorrhages and have long been used to help heal incisions in patients after surgery and to prevent bleeding problems in newborns. Doctors may recommend preventive doses of vitamin K if post surgery bleeding or hemorrhaging is a concern. High doses of vitamin E may counteract the blood coagulation properties of vitamin K, increasing the risk of bleeding.
Vitamin K is widely distributed in foods. It appears abundantly in cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, alfalfa, yogurt, soya beans, and, to a lesser extent, in wheat and oats. Animal products such as liver, cows’ milk, egg yolk contain only a little vitamin K. Other sources includes broccoli, spring onions, Brussels sprouts, pistachios, vegetable oils, lean meats, tomatoes and dairy products. Vitamin K is also manufactured by bacteria in healthy intestines.
Vitamin E
Also known as Tocopherol, Vitamin E aids the free flow of blood to blood deficient muscle tissues. It dissolves blood clots and also prevents their formation. It does not however, interfere with the normal clotting of blood. It prevents the formation of excessive scar tissues and in some instances, even melts away unwanted scar tissue. Vitamin E helps the body se vitamin K, but too much vitamin E taken long term may impair vitamin K function and increase your risk of bleeding.
The richest sources of vitamin E are cold-pressed crude vegetable oils, especially wheat germ, sunflower seeds, safflower and soya beans oils. Eggs, butter, raw or sprouted seeds, and grains - especially whole wheat - are moderately good sources. Meats, fruits and green leafy vegetables provide small quantities of this vitamin.
The richest sources of vitamin E are cold-pressed crude vegetable oils, especially wheat germ, sunflower seeds, safflower and soya beans oils. Eggs, butter, raw or sprouted seeds, and grains - especially whole wheat - are moderately good sources. Meats, fruits and green leafy vegetables provide small quantities of this vitamin.
Vitamin C
One of the most significant functions of Vitamin C is the formation of collagen; a protein substance that cements the cells together. Failure to synthesize collagen results in delayed healing of wounds. It is also involved in the vital functions of all glands and organs that promotes healing and protects all forms of stress.
The main sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and vegetables. Among fruits, guavas, limes, lemons, pineapples, oranges and papayas are the most valuable sources of this vitamin. Other sources include peas, maize, cabbage, carrot, tomatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, lettuce, coconut, liver, skimmed milk powder.
The main sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and vegetables. Among fruits, guavas, limes, lemons, pineapples, oranges and papayas are the most valuable sources of this vitamin. Other sources include peas, maize, cabbage, carrot, tomatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, lettuce, coconut, liver, skimmed milk powder.
Cysteine
Cysteine is essential for the proper functioning of the skin and helps in recovery from surgery. It can be synthesized in the human liver. It should however, be supplemented in order to cover the required daily amounts.
Foods containing lots of cysteine are meat, soy products, pork, chicken and chicken eggs, raw salmon, sunflower seeds, walnuts and soya beans.
Foods containing lots of cysteine are meat, soy products, pork, chicken and chicken eggs, raw salmon, sunflower seeds, walnuts and soya beans.
Selenium
Selenium acts with vitamin E as a non-specific antioxidant to protect cell membranes and tissues. Both of them prevent or slow down the ageing process and hardening of tissues. Selenium aids in maintaining youthful elasticity in tissues.
Selenium rich food such has wholegrain cereals like wheat germ, barley, brown rice, oats, whole-wheat bread and garlic as well as orange juice complements cysteine.
Selenium rich food such has wholegrain cereals like wheat germ, barley, brown rice, oats, whole-wheat bread and garlic as well as orange juice complements cysteine.
Iron
The haemoglobin content of the red blood cells is made up of certain proteins and iron. Iron is essential for life. By helping the blood and muscles deliver oxygen, iron supplies energy to every cell in the body. Iron increases resistance to stress and disease. It aids growth and prevents fatigue.
Iron-rich foods include liver, beef and lamb. Oysters, mussels and clams also contain iron. The best food sources of iron are wholegrain cereals, pulses and legumes and fish. Best plant sources are beans, peas and green leafy vegetable such as lotus dry stems, cauliflower greens and turnip greens; fruits such as black currants, water melon, raisins, dried dates; seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower.
Iron-rich foods include liver, beef and lamb. Oysters, mussels and clams also contain iron. The best food sources of iron are wholegrain cereals, pulses and legumes and fish. Best plant sources are beans, peas and green leafy vegetable such as lotus dry stems, cauliflower greens and turnip greens; fruits such as black currants, water melon, raisins, dried dates; seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower.
Zinc
The human need for zinc is small, but its role in growth and well-being is enormous, starting even before birth. Zinc is needed for a healthy skin and hair, proper healing of wounds, successful pregnancies, and male virility. It plays a vital role in guarding against disease and infection. Almost all the enzymes in the body require zinc for their functioning.
Cereals, nuts and oilseeds are important sources of zinc. Vegetables and fruits contain only small quantity of zinc.
Cereals, nuts and oilseeds are important sources of zinc. Vegetables and fruits contain only small quantity of zinc.
Histidine
Histidine is regarded as an essential amino acid during the period of growth. However as healthy adults are capable of synthesizing it according to their requirements, it is termed a non-essential amino acid in adult life. Histidine is essential for growth and repair of human tissues. It is necessary for the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver. Histidine converted into histamine stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Histidine is found in fruits such as bananas and grapes, meat and poultry, and milk and milk products. It is also found in root vegetables and all green vegetables, though in lesser quantities.
Isoleucine
Isoleucine is an essential amino acid that is not formed in the body and hence, must be present in the diet. It is important in human metabolism as an energy-yielding source. It is essential for the production and maintenance of body proteins. It also regulates metabolism and the functioning of the thymus gland in the neck, spleen, and pituitary glands. It is useful in the formation of haemoglobin.
Rich sources of isoleucine are eggs, chicken, pork, mutton, pulses, soya beans, cottage cheese, milk, piyal seeds, cashew nuts and cereal grains.
CoEnzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10, produced by the body, belongs to a family of compounds called quinones. The compound speeds up the vital metabolic process, providing energy that the cells need to digest food, heal wounds, maintain healthy muscles and perform countless other bodily functions. It also appears to aid healing and reduce pain and bleeding in those with gum disease and to speed recovery after oral surgery.
Coenzyme Q10 is found in all living creatures and is also concentrated in many foods, including nuts and oils. CoenzymeQ10 is found in a wide range of foods, including olive oil.
Coenzyme Q10 is found in all living creatures and is also concentrated in many foods, including nuts and oils. CoenzymeQ10 is found in a wide range of foods, including olive oil.
By Damilola
Awosusi Damilola is a chemist turned holistic health enthusiast. She has great interest in nature cure, nutrition and herbs. She believes that foods, fruits, herbs and spices are what man was intended to live on. She hope to spend three-quarter of her energetic years furthering the cause of nature cure. Her life dream is to have tried close to 5000 Paleo dishes. She can be reached on twitter via @dharmillicious
Awosusi Damilola is a chemist turned holistic health enthusiast. She has great interest in nature cure, nutrition and herbs. She believes that foods, fruits, herbs and spices are what man was intended to live on. She hope to spend three-quarter of her energetic years furthering the cause of nature cure. Her life dream is to have tried close to 5000 Paleo dishes. She can be reached on twitter via @dharmillicious
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