{"id":21742,"date":"2019-10-06T06:41:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-06T06:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=21742"},"modified":"2019-10-04T18:48:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T18:48:38","slug":"wbc-nutrition-committee-diets-that-help-with-post-operative-healing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/wbc-nutrition-committee-diets-that-help-with-post-operative-healing\/","title":{"rendered":"WBC Nutrition Committee: Diets that Help with Post-Operative Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"

WBC Nutrition Committee: Diets that Help with Post-Operative Healing<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cWe are what we eat,\u201d as my good friend and colleague Dr. Philip Goglia says. Philip is a certified nutritionist. He has more than 30 years of experience \u2013 helping and healing through nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact is, he has helped many of my patients during postoperative recovery with his peerless knowledge of performance nutrition. When Philip tells me about the role of food in the healing process, that\u2019s when I take out pencil and pad (yes, I still use a pencil) and scribble furiously.<\/span><\/p>\n

If there are any nutrition \u201csecrets\u201d to healing, the big one is to lose fat and to keep it off. Naturally we don\u2019t need additional weight as we heal from surgery \u2013 that\u2019s just plain common sense. But we don\u2019t starve ourselves either. Nor do\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 we choose postoperative recovery as a great time to experiment with a fad diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Much of this nutrition strategy is covered well-before surgery. The best results come from patients who are as healthy and fit as possible. With that in mind, I pass along Philip\u2019s \u201c4 keys to fitness success\u201d:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Train like it matters \u2013 like a full post-operative recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fitness and physique is 80% kitchen and 20% gym.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drink water!<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Focus on performance; accomplish what you need to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching your \u2018rep goals\u2019 is important. But it\u2019s the \u201c80% kitchen\u201d that sometimes is a little daunting. When you think about your total food intake, then what you eat should be your single most important concern. And this is where Dr. Goglia\u2019s keen professional advice is so very handy.<\/span><\/p>\n

I asked one question: \u201cWhat\u2019s your number one rule when it comes to nutrition?\u201d Philip came up with 10!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Avoid all foods that have multi-ingredients such as breads, muffins, bagels, pastries, cereal, et cetera. Basically, you want to stay away from any baked goods that include yeast, sugar, mold, and gluten (even if gluten is not a problem).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Avoid any diet foods or beverages that has the label \u201cLow or No Fat\u201d or \u201cLow or No Sugar.\u201d You don\u2019t need sweetening chemicals in your body. Frankly, nobody does.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. This goes back to number 3 of the \u20184 Keys to Fitness Success\u2019 – Always hydrate your body. You should be drinking 1\/2 oz to 1 oz of water per each pound you weigh every day no matter what.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. While each person’s metabolic body type is different, generally speaking a healthy diet includes high fat fish, carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, yams), organic poultry, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Try to eliminate as much dairy from your diet as possible. A splash of milk in your coffee is okay though! And if you\u2019re very good, help yourself to one \u201ctall cappuccino\u201d at your favorite Starbucks (max, one per day).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Never rely on supplements over real food and exercise. No matter what anyone else may tell you, supplements won\u2019t fix a pizza or a skipped meal.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. The biggest protein meal you eat should be at night. This is when your body has time to rest and repair your muscle tissue.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Looking for a great pre-work out snack? Eat raw nuts \u2013 like 12 almonds with a piece of fruit. This will give you a great source of fat as an energy source. The sugar and fat combination will be extremely energizing and sustainable for a workout of 90 minutes or so.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Avoid sports drinks. Many of them are high in sodium and sugar. Some contain over-the-top amounts of caffeine, which will cause digestive discomfort. The type of energy you get from sports drinks is “spikey” at best and not sustainable.\u00a0You\u2019ll crash as soon as the effect wears off.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Generally speaking – NO \u201cprotein bars.\u201d\u00a0See note below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Here\u2019s the note about \u201cprotein bars.\u201d When I asked Philip about what type of protein bars are best to eat, he just smiled. \u201cThere is no such thing as a protein bar!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    He goes on. \u201cDoes your protein bar taste like salmon, chicken or steak? Doubtful. It probably tastes like chocolate or cookies.\u201d And that\u2019s his big point.<\/span><\/p>\n

    More than likely, your favorite \u201cprotein\u201d bar has more in common with a common candy bar. In most cases, it’s a package of sugar with \u201cfairy dusting\u201d of some kind of low grade protein in it. On this point, Philip (and now I) caution our patients about getting sucked into crafty marketing. If it\u2019s not fish, poultry, steak,\u00a0eggs or nuts, it\u2019s not a source of protein. Period.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The only exception that Philip makes is that If you choose to use a pre-work out bar, then make sure it is one that clearly states that it is a \u201c50\/50\u201d food: an even split between sugar and fat. This type of food can be used for sustainable workout energy. Some examples are Bonk Breaker bars which is Philip\u2019s favorite\u00a0choice and the choice of cyclists and other multi-sport athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Lastly, the most important note of all is Philip\u2019s reminder that portions are important and consistency is vital. Eat what your body needs to fulfill nutritional needs. Moreover, be consistent and keep up with the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To your greatness!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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