How do I get the best nutrition for wound healing?
When visiting a podiatrist for a wound on your foot or leg you may wonder why diet is so important? How do I get the right food so that wounds heal faster?
If you have a wound on your feet it is important to ensure you are doing everything you can to promote wound healing.
Good nutrition is an important part of wound healing.
The best approach to nutrition is a holistic approach which includes:
Quantity of food
Types of food
Water intake
It is important to speak to a dietician if you need advice and counseling on food and diet.
Some questions to consider when healing a wound:
Am I eating enough food?
When you have a wound your body needs the energy to heal. You need to eat three meals throughout the day. You may need additional energy if you are underweight or losing weight without trying.
Is my body a healthy weight?
You can speak to a health professional to find out if you are at a healthy weight. Being over or underweight can impact your health negatively and can contribute to delayed wound healing.
Does my diet include the right type of foods?
It is important to have protein-rich foods such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, dairy, nuts, seeds, and legumes. This is an important component of the cells in our body and can help the body grow new tissue.
Do I eat a variety of fruits and vegetables?
Fruits and vegetables have lots of vitamins that can help a wound heal. You need 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables a day.
Am I drinking enough water?
Drink eight glasses of water a day
We treat feet from all over Sydney, particularly the Eastern Suburbs. As podiatrists in Bondi Junction, we are happy to treat anyone that comes to our Sydney clinic. Our local area includes Bondi Junction, Bondi, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Rose Bay, Tamarama, Coogee, Randwick, Bellevue Hill, Dover Heights, Vaucluse, and Edgecliff.
Book an appointment with our podiatrists at Bondi Podiatry who can help you treat wounds and ulcers on the foot and lower limb.
