What Happens If You Eat After Midnight Before Surgery?

  Wondering when to stop eating before your surgery? What happens if you eat after midnight before surgery? A common rule is to be NPO after midnight. NPO refers to the Latin abbreviation for...

Pineapple and Surgery: Is Pineapple Good for Plastic Surgery?

Let's talk about pineapple and surgery. Pineapple is known to be a superfood for post-surgery recovery, but does this claim hold true? Going through surgery can be a stressful experience, and...

Is Pasta Good for Surgery: Ask a Registered Dietitian

Surgery is like trauma; your body immediately tries to heal itself. As your body tries to heal itself, it looks for quick energy sources. So you may be wondering, what should I be eating to h...

Feed the Fat: Top 6 Foods to Eat for your Fat Transfer Surgery

Do you know the term "Feed the fat"? Feed the fat is a concept for fat transfer surgery. These types of surgeries include Brazilian butt lifts and fat transfers to the breasts, hips or face. ...

3 Worst Foods to Eat After Surgery from a Dietitian

  If you have a surgical procedure coming up, you have probably been wondering what you should or shouldn’t be eating after your procedure. Many of the typical foods that are recommended ar...

What are the Nutrition Recommendations for Patients Undergoing Surgery?

Nutrition is an important aspect of surgery prep and as a specialized surgery dietitian, I wanted to provide you with a comprehensive list of nutrition recommendations for patients undergoing s...

What are the best proteins for plastic surgery?

It’s no secret that amino acids are one of the main components of skin and muscle tissue, so it makes sense to increase your protein intake before and after plastic surgery (or any surgery). Ho...

What are the Best Foods to Eat Before Cosmetic Surgery?

The best way to feel prepared for your cosmetic surgery is to feed your body with the nutrients it needs. There are certain vitamins and minerals that you can add to your diet before your sur...

What Should You Not Drink a Week Before Surgery?

Certain drinks should not be consumed the week before surgery for optimal recovery post-operation. Are you wondering what you should and shouldn’t drink before your surgery? As a specialize...

What are Soft Foods to Eat After Facial Surgery?

It can be hard to find foods that meet your nutrition needs after facial surgery. Many patients find that they can barely open their mouths or suck from a straw. The solution is… Soft foods aft...