Diet & Fitness

The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

• High-Protein Diet

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  People hospitalized for major injuries may benefit from a diet high in protein and adequate in calories, to help the body repair damaged connective tissues. Good protein sources include fish, chicken, and soy products.

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  High-Protein Diet

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  Adequate amounts of calories and protein are required for the body to repair damaged connective tissue. While major injuries requiring hospitalization raise protein and calorie requirements significantly, minor sprains and strains do not require changes from a typical, healthful diet.⁸⁸