Suggestions for Eating Healthy While Recovering From Surgery?

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New…read more
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Q: I have been sticking to my New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, but I’m about to have out-patient surgery. I won’t be able to exercise, do much grocery shopping or spend a lot of time preparing meals for a few weeks.

Any recommendations for food items to keep on hand in my pantry and fridge or recipes to keep me nourished but not overfed?

Sent by Jennifer

Editor: Jennifer, I’d recommend stocking your freezer with cooked whole grains and beans, which will make it easier to prepare healthy meals quickly. If you have time, you can also make and freeze items like veggie calzones, burritos and soups, which reheat well.

→ Plan Ahead! Freeze Whole Grains for Future Meals
→ Cheap, Convenient & Better Than Canned: Freezer Beans
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Readers, do you have any suggestions for eating healthy when you can’t spend much time grocery shopping or cooking?

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