Although everyone's living conditions have improved now, the chance of getting sick has increased. Many people often suffer from various diseases, and many diseases require surgical treatment, whether it is major surgery. Even if it is a minor surgery, you need to take good care after the surgery. So what is the best fruit to eat after the surgery? What fruits should I eat to recover after surgery?

1. Fruits that can be eaten after surgery

1. Apples

After surgery, it is recommended to eat 1-2 apples a day. As the saying goes: "An apple a day" , keep the doctor away”. Apples have extremely high nutritional value and therapeutic value. Apples mainly contain sugar, pectin, organic acids, multivitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other minerals, dietary fiber, etc. The vitamin C in apples is the protector of cardiovascular systems, and the colloids and minerals can lower cholesterol. The unique aroma can relieve bad emotions caused by excessive stress and refresh the mind.

To treat chronic diarrhea and dry stools, you only need to eat one apple on an empty stomach in the morning and evening every day to be effective; to treat watery diarrhea, boil an appropriate amount of semi-ripe apples with water and eat them in soup.

2. Strawberries

Patients who have just undergone surgery will have symptoms of dry mouth and tongue. Eating strawberries can produce fluids and quench thirst, clear the throat and moisturize the lungs. The ellagic acid in strawberries also has the effect of fighting cancer cells. It is also very good for cancer patients to eat it after surgery and radiotherapy.

Strawberries are best eaten after meals. The large amounts of pectin and fiber contained in strawberries can improve constipation and prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids and intestinal cancer.

3. Pineapple

Pineapple contains fibrin that can decompose protein and dissolve blocked blood clots in tissues. Eating pineapple after surgery can help clear and improve local pain. It improves blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory and swelling effects. Eating pineapple after surgery is also very good for your health.

4. Grapes

The resveratrol contained in grapes can prevent normal cells from becoming cancerous and inhibit the spread of malignant cells. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grapes are beneficial to qi and blood, relieve irritability and thirst, strengthen the stomach and diuresis. The sweet and sour grapes are more suitable for cancer patients after radiotherapy and surgery and can be eaten regularly.

5. Pears

Pear contains protein, vitamins and various minerals. Eating pears after surgery can increase appetite and facilitate digestion. It can help replenish water and nutrition after surgery, clear away heat, detoxify, diuresis and laxative.

Although pears are a good fruit, it is not advisable to eat too much. People with cold and cough, cold and painful epigastrium and abdominal pain, spleen deficiency and loose stools, and pregnant women should eat with caution. Pears also have a diuretic effect. People with frequent nocturia should eat less pears before going to bed. Pears contain a lot of fruit acid. People with a lot of stomach acid should not eat too much.

6. Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit is rich in nutrients. The dietary fiber and antioxidant substances in it have the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, moisturizing and laxative. The protein and vitamins in it help to improve the body's immunity, and eating it after surgery is also helpful for the body's recovery.

However, kiwi fruit is cold in nature, so it is not suitable to eat too much, especially those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat with caution, and it should not be eaten when suffering from diarrhea. In addition, because the vitamin C content in kiwi fruit is high, it is easy to coagulate with the protein in dairy products, which not only affects digestion and absorption, but also causes bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Therefore, do not drink milk or eat other dairy products immediately after eating kiwi fruit.

2. Foods that help wounds heal quickly

1. Pig’s trotters

Pig’s trotters are rich in zinc and collagen. Zinc deficiency will reduce the function of fibroblasts, while supplementing more collagen can promote the speed of wound healing.

2. Perch

Perch is rich in easily digestible protein, fat, vitamin B2, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, iron, selenium, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sea bass is warm in nature and sweet in taste, and has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the liver and kidneys, relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

3. Squabs

Pigeons are the only bileless animals among poultry. The liver is rich in bile, the blood is rich in hemoglobin, and the bones are rich in chondroitin. . These special nutrients have special therapeutic effects on regulating the human brain nervous system, improving sleep, increasing appetite, helping digestion, activating gonad secretion and pituitary secretion, and even overall balancing human body functions, conditioning and strengthening the body.

4. Kelp

The protein and carbohydrates contained in kelp are several to dozens of times that of spinach. The content of important vitamins such as carotene, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin is also high. The sodium alginate in kelp also has hemostatic effect on arterial bleeding.

5. Fungus

Black fungus is rich in iron and other mineral elements. 100 grams of black fungus per day contains up to 185 mg of iron, which is higher than celery, which has the highest iron content among green leafy vegetables. 20 times richer in zinc at the same time.

6. Bitter melon

Bitter melon juice contains protein components similar to quinine, which can enhance the phagocytosis ability of macrophages. At the same time, the bitter melon and bitter elements in bitter melon can increase appetite and strengthen the spleen. Appetizing, beneficial to wound recovery.

7. Tomatoes

Tomatoes can prevent blood clots. The yellow gelatinous substance around tomato seeds can prevent the coagulation of platelets in the blood. It is also rich in vitamin C, lycopene, and carrots. Antioxidants such as vitamins are beneficial to wound healing.

8. Honey

Drinking a little honey will be of great benefit to wound healing.

In addition, honey can also be applied directly to the skin or wounds to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, stop bleeding, reduce edema, and promote wound healing.

9. Black beans

Black beans have the highest protein content among all kinds of beans, which is more than double that of pork leg. The fats it contains are mainly monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, of which 50% are essential fatty acids needed by the human body, as well as phospholipids, daidzein, and biotin. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black beans are mild in nature and sweet in taste, and have the function of moistening the intestines and replenishing blood.

10. Rainbow trout

This fish has tender meat, delicious taste, no small spines, no fishy smell, high protein and low fat. It is classified as a high-end green food internationally. Rainbow trout can be made into sashimi with exotic flavors and should be steamed or stewed. It can also be made into shredded fish, braised in braised sauce, or smoked fish. It is an excellent food to promote wound healing.

3. What should not be eaten after surgery

(1) Fungi

Such as shiitake mushrooms, mushrooms, etc., whether fresh or dried , should not be eaten as these foods can easily aggravate skin sores and swelling.

(2) Seafood hair products

People who have just undergone surgery cannot eat seafood, such as common types of fish, shrimp, crab, etc. These foods can easily cause Allergy, there will be wounds on the body after surgery, which can cause wound infection.

(3) Vegetable hair products

Most vegetables are suitable for people who have just had surgery, but there are some exceptions, such as eggplant, pumpkin, mustard greens, mustard greens, and spinach. wait.

(4) Fruit-based hair products

Although peaches nourish the stomach, they are not suitable for people who have undergone surgery because peaches can easily cause skin sores. In addition, apricots and mangoes cannot be eaten.

(5) Do not eat foods that are highly tonic

Such as chicken, pork, goose, beef, mutton, dog meat, etc. These foods are hot and tonic in nature and may cause postoperative complications. Other complications, especially patients with hepatitis, allergies, and kidney discomfort, are even more prohibited from contacting this type of food.

(6) Don’t eat too much condiments

It is best not to eat onions, ginger, garlic, pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, angelica, cooking wine, etc., as they will irritate the wound.