Eggs

Following surgery, your body requires much more protein than the current RDA of 0.36 grams per pound (0.8 grams per kg) of body weight. After surgery, the American Society for Enhanced Recovery advises 0.7-0.9 grams of protein per pound (1.5-2 grams per kg) of body weight. For a 150-pound (68-kg) individual, this equates to 105-135 grams.

Eggs not only provide 6 grams of highly absorbable protein per big egg (50 grams) but also components that help immune function and wound healing. Whole eggs are high in vitamins A and B12, as well as zinc, iron, and selenium, all of which are essential for immunological function.