This information is for use only after you have had surgery. We are sending it now so you can have your kitchen stocked with the essentials when you get home. This information is not to be used for your pre-op diet meals.
Protein
(Meat, Poultry, Fish & Eggs) Buy lean meats, fresh or frozen
• Eggs, egg whites, or Egg Beaters
• Chicken (ground)
• Turkey (ground)
• Fish, white fish, salmon, halibut, pollack
• Tuna, crab, scallops
• Beef (ground)
• Pork (ground)
Fruits
Buy fresh, frozen, or canned
(100% juice only, no added sugar)
• Bananas
• Apples
• Strawberries
• Peaches
• Cherries
• Ripe assorted melons
• Mangos
• Canned pumpkin
Vegetables
Buy fresh, frozen, or canned
(100% juice only, no added sugar)
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Zucchini
• Squash
• Peppers
• Onions
• Garlic
• Mushrooms
• Green onions
• Sweet potatoes
Soups & Broths
Buy low-fat soups
• Vegetable
• Sacred Heart (see recipe)
• Egg roll soup
• Tomato
• Carrot
• Cauliflower
• Bisque
• Progresso 100 calorie soups
• Chicken
• Turkey
• Broth-based
• Bean
• Butternut squash
Dairy
Buy low-fat dairy and lite, unsweetened milk
• Ricotta, low-fat
• Greek yogurt, low-fat
• Cottage cheese, low-fat
• Low-fat cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, swiss, etc.
• Lite milks: skim, soy, almond, rice, cashew, etc.
Snacks
• Protein bars
• Sugar-free pudding
• Sugar-free JELL-O
• Sugar-free flavored syrups
Sauces
• Pesto
• Marinara
• Low sugar ketchup
• BBQ
• Salsa
• Mustards
• Low-sodium soy sauce
Dry Goods & Grains
• Beans
• Lentils
• Brown rice
• Quinoa
• Instant potatoes
• Oatmeal
• Cream of rice
• Cream of wheat
• Grits
• Kashi
Spices
Most dry seasonings are fine
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Basil
• Oregano
• Lemon pepper
• Taco seasoning
• Italian seasoning
• Paprika
