Proteins are an important food group responsible for the construction and repair works in our body. In order for an individual who has undergone obesity surgery to maintain a healthy life, it is necessary to consume up to 60 g of protein daily. Protein consumption should be carried out with natural foods and in the form of external supplements when necessary in order to prevent muscle loss with rapid weight loss. In the first month after the surgery, meat group foods, which are the most important protein source, cannot be consumed since solid nutrition is not allowed. For this reason, it is very important to use protein powder or protein shakes to supplement the protein deficit, especially in the first month.
What Are Proteins?
After an obesity surgery, our diet should be based on proteins. So what are these proteins? Red meat, chicken meat, fish meat, eggs, cheese, milk, yoghurt, ayran, tzatziki, kefir are important animal proteins. Mushrooms also contain protein in smaller amounts.
Sugar Consumption After an Obesity Surgery
Carbohydrates are divided into simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates according to their structure. Simple carbohydrates have a structure that increases blood sugar rapidly and can easily turn into fat. The most commonly used simple carbohydrate is sugar. In addition to the fact that sugar does not have any benefit to the body, it causes weight gain due to its high calorie content. For this reason, weight control results much better when sugar consumption is restricted after surgery. In case of need for sweets, sweeteners can be used.
Nut Consumption After Obesity Surgery
Nuts are foods that are part of the fat group. Fats vary according to their types and the fats in nuts are very useful fats for the body. However, when consumed in large quantities, they cause weight gain because they are high in calories. For this reason, it is necessary not to exceed 1 portion during the day. 2 walnuts, 5-6 almonds, 5-6 hazelnuts, 10-15 pistachios are examples of 1 serving of nuts.
