Resources
I am so glad you are here. Below you will find:
* handouts for yourself or your clients
* resources that I use
- what to eat before you have surgery to boost health and promote surgical outcomes
- 5 main components of nutrition to be consumed before surgery with examples of these foods and how to add them to what you eat.
- How to build your plate to maximize nutrition intake before surgery
- If you have to be on a clear liquid diet before surgery, here are the parameters for what to be drinking.
- an in-depth guide on what to eat after surgery
- if you need to start out with liquids after surgery, I have provided what is included in clear liquid, full liquid, and soft diet (low fiber) parameters to ease back into a regular diet.
- Tips to help with any side effects after surgery
– constipation
– diarrhea
– nausea
– no appetite or no energy
- What to put on your plate if you do not have any diet restrictions to help with healing after surgery
- exploring root causes in order to help clients get off antacids
- creating an action plan which may include an elimination diet
- ways to reduce stress
- supplements
- trigger foods
- what to eat
- what to do tips such as eating small meals
- 2 full-day pescatarian meal plan
Holistic Healthy Low Fiber Diet
– 11 gluten-free and dairy free meal ideas
– shopping list
– what is the low-fiber diet
- – Low Fiber Low FODMAP Meal Ideas: breakfast, lunch, dinner including some recipes
- – Beverage options
- – Grocery List (fruits, grains, proteins, and vegetables)
- It may be useful in these possible conditions/situations:
- – after ostomy surgery
- – bowel urgency
- – chronic diarrhea
- – after bowel obstruction
- – instead of a low residual diet
- – extra gas, bloating, and loose stool
- – when needing ideas for foods to eat when digesting may be difficult
Pescatarian Meal Plan for 1 whole week
- – 7 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options.
- – whole food plant-focused with fish, tofu, eggs, some cheese, grains, fruits, and vegetables
- – Includes low fodmap foods with some portions due to FODMAP conditions which may vary depending on nutritional needs.
Easy anti-inflammatory meal ideas. 1 meal for 20 days that does not require any fancy food products or take a chef to make. These are quick meals with ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.
- Plant-based meal plan including fish and egg.
- Includes some recipes
This 5-page guide for shopping includes:
- pictures of anti-inflammatory vegetables, legumes, and fruits to help maximize antioxidant intake.
- tips on preparing, cooking, what to look for when shopping, & which types of produce to buy (checking for color, ripeness)
This 3 page handout provides specific information on portions for the anti-inflammatory diet. The exact amounts may vary for you. Each category will have how many servings you may need and under the category list examples of what 1 serving might be. Here are some of the categories listed in the guide.
- vegetables
- fruit
- whole grains
- meat & fish
- plant-based fats
- beverages