We've heard it so many times before: food is fuel. But besides calories (energy), what we eat contains other helpful nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and compounds necessary to keep our body up and running efficiently and effectively. The Eat This, Heal That series written by Elizabeth Ward, M.S., R.D., for Men's Health will help you see the impact your food choices makes on how your body functions. It might make you rethink whether or not junk food is worth it.
So, you've injured yourself and broken skin.
Your body needs: Protein to produce skin cells; vitamin C and zinc for collagen production; iron to oxygenate blood; plus whole grains to calm inflamed tissue.
Eat this: A burger made from 95% lean beef (leaner meat has more protein and iron) on a whole-grain bun, plus a kiwi for dessert.
If possible, get grass fed beef, which contains inflammation-fighting omega-3s.
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I have written out a menu for tomorrow for myself to help aide in healing a wound. I cut myself at work today and I heal slowly so was glad to find this site. Thanks it is worth the try.
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