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Using Food for Healing from Injuries
5 Top Foods for Faster Recovery
When you sustain an injury, you will generally do whatever you can to heal it as effectively as possible.
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While medications, rest, and physical therapy can all be beneficial for injuries, there are some foods that can actually help speed up and solidify the recovery process.
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Which foods are these, exactly? They are foods that are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, zinc, and protein.
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Below are 5 best foods which contain helpful nutrients for healing from injury:
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Using Food for Healing from Injuries #1:
Broccoli
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Broccoli is one of those foods most of us hate as kids and still aren’t fans of as adults.
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However, it is loaded with Vitamin C (3.5 ounces of raw broccoli alone contains 155% of your daily value of Vitamin C) and Vitamin A.
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Water-soluble Vitamin C constructs new proteins that aids in healing wounds. Also, it assists our bodies in keeping sufficient levels of cartilage and bone tissue and fends off free radicals.
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Using Food for Healing from Injuries #2:
Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet potatoes are a healthier alternative to white potatoes and make for tasty snacks when baked into chips.
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An average sweet potato packs an astounding 769% of the daily value of Vitamin A, which your body needs for white blood cell production.
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White blood cells help your immune system fight off infections, which can occur even if you have no visible wounds.
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Using Food for Healing from Injuries #3:
Salmon
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Salmon is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Wild Alaskan Salmon is one of the preferable types of salmon since these salmon are free to consume plenty of the nutrients they need (and that you need, too).
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Eating enough omega-3 fatty acids can help your body fend off inflammation related to your injury.
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In fact, if you consume enough omega-3s, you might not need to rely on pain relieving medications for mild to moderate injuries.
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Using Food for Healing from Injuries #4:
Blueberries
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Blueberries are a powerhouse when it comes to antioxidants. They’re excellent for purging toxins from our bodies.
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Those who sustain injuries from running are vulnerable to damage from free radicals. Eating antioxidant-rich blueberries allows your body to focus on healing without the invasion of toxins.
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Using Food for Healing from Injuries #5:
Greek Yogurt
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Sweet to the taste and loaded with protein and probiotics, Greek yogurt is both delicious and helps speed up the healing process.
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When you sustain an injury, your body immediately starts using available proteins to heal, which demands more protein be added. If you aren’t getting enough protein, your wounds might not heal as quickly as they otherwise would.
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Changing your diet can help your recovery day by day. Adding these foods to your daily intake generally does not cause any harm, and these foods are great to keep as a part of your diet well after your injury has healed.
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Dixie Somers
Freelance Writer
dixiesomers@gmail.com
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