Nutritional Guidance for Colorectal Surgery
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English - March 04, 2024 07:00 - 12.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHealth & Fitness weill cornell medicine back health rehabilitation non surgical treatment options Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Dr. Mehraneh Jafari shares what patients should know about healthy eating guidelines for candidates of colon and rectal surgery. She provides dietary recommendations ahead of surgery, especially to help with prep and recovery for after the surgical procedures. She highlights the importance of developing healthy eating habits by incorporating more protein and fiber, and cutting back on sugars and processed foods in the lead up to surgical prep, as well as during the recovery period. She discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in reducing overall risks of cancer mortality, as well as a reduced risk of certain cancer types.
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