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Open heart surgery – diet tips?

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Dear Pooja,
My father, 72, had an open heart surgery a few weeks ago and is better now.  He did not have a heart attack, and he does not have diabetes nor high BP. What are the kinds of foods he can have now to gain back his strength? He is slim and had been otherwise fit always and is a vegetarian.

Your father can most easily be the best example to what I say over and over again ‘You are what you eat’ being a wise eater thus the absence of any excess weight baggage and like you said fit always’ and therefore is metabolic disease free even now. The reason for an open-heart surgery could very well be age related plague deposition as the most noticeable characteristic of vascular ageing is the change in the mechanical and structural properties of the vascular wall. Now to help him regain his strength first focus should be on better quality proteins – being vegetarian please ensure you are giving him one-two servings of dal/pulses/sprouts daily – low fat milk and its products and if possible introduce some quinoa and soyabean weekly. Vitamins are another point to emphasis thus ensuring no micro nutrient deficiency leading to delayed healing. Two-three servings of vegetables plus an additional raw veggie juice daily (minimum three colours of vegs) along with two-three servings of fruit daily should do the trick. Ample hydration, adequate sleep and slow walks for about 15-20 minutes a day should help in better recoup and recovery. Check with your doctor or nutritionist for basic multi vitamins and some B12 as well as omega 3-6-9 supplements since he is vegetarian. Always keep the faith in the magic and the powers of healthy frequent eating and may he have a long healthy life ahead.

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OMELETTE WITH MUSHROOMS

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Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites,
  • 5-6 mushrooms thinly sliced,
  • 2 flakes garlic,
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped,
  • 1/2 tsp mixed herbs,
  • salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan.

Add garlic and onion and saute well, then add sliced mushrooms, mixed herbs and salt and saute till done.

Beat the egg whites till soft peaks are formed add salt to taste.

In a frying pan heat the remaining oil add the egg whites when it sets a little put the mushroom mixture in the centre and keep on slow flame till done.

When ready fold the omelet into half and serve.

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EGG WHITE SALAD WITH BELL PEPPERS

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Ingredients:

  • 4 egg whites cut into cubes,
  • 1/4 each of red and yellow bell peppers,
  • 1 stalk of celery finely chopped,
  • few pieces of broccoli
  • 1 chopped carrot
  • handful of boiled rajma
  • handful of boiled corn
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard paste,
  • jalapenos to taste,
  • salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

In a bowl add all the ingredients together and toss the salad till well coated.

This can be eaten hot or cold.

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TOMATO EGG DROP SOUP

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes,
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions,
  • 1/2 tomato ketchup,
  • 2 tsp coriander leaves,
  • 2 tsp soya sauce,
  • 3 egg whites,
  • 1/4 tsp pepper,
  • 1 tsp oil,
  • 2 tbsp corn flour,
  • 1/4 tsp chilly powder,
  • salt to taste,
  • 3 cups water or vegetable stock

 

Method:

Heat oil and add chopped onions and saute for 2 minutes in a soup pan.

Add tomato ketchup and cook for a while.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil, add soya sauce, salt and pepper. Dissolve corn flour and add to the soup, boil until thick.

Beat egg whites till fluffy and add to the soup. Add coriander and serve.

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BOILED EGGS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

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Ingredients:

  • 4 boiled eggs,
  • 100-150 gm mushrooms,
  • 11/2 tbsp maida, 11/2 cup of skimmed milk,
  • salt, pepper and mustard to taste,
  • a few drops of lemon juice,
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander,
  • 2 green chillies-deseeded and chopped.

Method:

Cut the eggs into two halves and discard the yolks.

Place in a baking dish sprinkle some salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a pan and add chopped mushrooms, stir for 1-2 mins till soft.

Sprinkle the maida on the mushrooms and saute till light brown.

Lower heat and add milk.

Boil till milk thickens add salt, pepper, mustard powder, few drops of lemon juice and parsley or coriander leaves.

Add green chilies.

Pour the sauce over the eggs sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake for 7-10 mins.

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EGGY MIX ON TOAST

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Ingredients:

  • 6 boiled egg whites,
  • 4 bread slices,
  • 2 cups skimmed milk,
  • 3 tbsp wheat flour,
  • 1 diced capsicum,
  • 1 small onion,
  • 2 green chilies,
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Grate the egg whites. Mix milk and flour in pan and keep to boil. Add all the ingredients. Now apply this mixture generously on bread slices. Grill it in the oven till crispy. Cut and serve.

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Healthy Scramble – Egg Whites

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Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs ,
  • 1cup skimmed milk,
  • 1/2cup chopped mushrooms,
  • 1 diced capsicum chopped,
  • 1tsp oil
  • 1 green chilli chopped into two
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Separate the egg yolks from white and discard the yolks ( or use it for conditioning ur hair).

Beat the egg whites and  keep them aside .

Take a thick bottom pan and put it on heat. Add 1tsp oil, put the green chilli.

Sauté mushrooms, add egg whites and stir. Then add milk and keep stirring. Add capsicum, salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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