You have successfully made it through the pureed phase of the post surgery regimen and it is now safe to begin adding solid foods to your eating plan. The volume of food increases to three ounces during weeks nine through 15. Protein supplements are still required.
Remember to use healthy methods of food preparation including baking, grilling, broiling, boiling and steaming.
BREAKFAST
2 OUNCES PROTEIN
1 OUNCE STARCH
LUNCH
2 OUNCES PROTEIN
1 OUNCE FRUIT
BREAKFAST
2 OUNCES PROTEIN
1 OUNCE VEGETABLE
Appropriate food choices are listed by category below:
PROTEIN:
Low fat cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, egg substitute, low fat yogurt, chicken breast, turkey breast, ham, pork chop, pork loin, pork roast, 95% lean ground beef, fish, beans, low fat cheese, canned tuna, canned ham, canned chicken, canned lump crab meat and tofu
STARCH:
Cream of Wheat, Cream of Rice, oatmeal, Malt-O-Meal, Cocoa Wheats, Grits, Farina, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, unsweetened cereal and whole wheat crackers
VEGETABLE:
Green beans, beets, squash, asparagus, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, mushrooms, water
chestnuts, okra, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and all types of lettuce
FRUIT:
Applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, fruit cocktail, watermelon, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries and prunes