Podcast: Nutritional Guidance for Colorectal Surgery

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Mehraneh Jafari shares what patients should know about healthy eating guidelines for candidates of colon and rectal surgery. She provides dietary recommendations ahead of surgery, especially to help with prep and recovery for after the surgical procedures. She highlights the importance of developing healthy eating habits by incorporating more protein and fiber, and cutting back on sugars and processed foods in the lead up to surgical prep, as well as during the recovery period. She discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in reducing overall risks of cancer mortality, as well as a reduced risk of certain cancer types.

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