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▪ 1 egg
▪ 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (picture about half of a golf ball)
▪ ½ ounce of nuts or seeds (12 almonds, 7 walnuts halves)
▪ 1 cup of milk or yogurt
▪ 1.5 ounces of hard cheese (about the size of 3 dice)
▪ ¼ cup of cottage cheese
When reading food labels where protein is listed in grams, consider that 28 grams is
about 1 ounce.
Weight matters before surgery and treatment
Going through a serious illness, major medical treatment or surgery raises your risk of
malnutrition – even if you are overweight. Losing weight in the weeks after surgery or
major medical treatment can slow healing and weaken the immune system. Tell your
doctor if you lose 5 or more pounds after your surgery or treatment.
If you don't have the energy for cooking, pre-made nutrition drinks, frozen meals
and healthy snack bars can help.
If you are currently at the right weight
• Try to keep your weight the same before and after your surgery or treatment by eating
a healthy, balanced diet.
