Better Hospital Food

A Healthier Hospital Stay

It’s well known that hospital food isn’t the most desirable. But better hospital food is possible with a few simple hacks and little planning.

Hospital Rules and Etiquette

It’s important to note that it is against hospital etiquette for a guest to bring fresh flowers, certain foods, plants or fruits to a patient without asking first. Infection control is crucial for patients who are very sick and do not have a strong immune system, such as burn victims, cancer or chemo patients. Bring only enough food that can be eaten at one time.

Consider single-serve items, such as individual fruit cups, packages of simple rye crackers and nut butters like walnut butter or tahini. That way there are no leftovers to worry about.

All food must be sealed labelled with your name and the date the food was brought in. Once opened and not used it must be thrown away. 

Do not bring home cooked food that needs reheating – Ward staff cannot reheat any food. Do not bring food that requires going in a fridge or freezer.

If you’re not able to bring your own food, the hospital may provide meals. However most hospitals cater more to staff who opt for fast and convenient packaged meals and vending machine snacks.

Anything that is nourishing and non perishable can be a great blessing to a family in the hospital. Since your schedule is thrown off, making the time to sit and eat sometimes doesn’t happen. But here are the best options for a healthy hospital visit.

Sandwiches 

Spend 20 minutes making a bunch of sandwiches, and refrigerate them individually wrapped. Voila! Grab-n-go sandwiches for the future.

Veggies & Dip 

Zucchini sticks or bell pepper slices are ideal to wrap in individual portions. Pair with individual servings of hummus, guacamole or nut butters for an added bonus.

Whole Fruit 

Apples and sweet burro bananas don’t need cutting and travel well. Also, berries, cut papaya, figs or grapes are ideal. Plus, the natural sugar will provide an energy boost

Immunity Support Powder 

The superfoods Elderberry, Sarsaparilla, Linden Flower, Nopal Cactus and Soursop are potent plant foods that provide a host of minerals, antioxidants and cancer fighting nutrients that can be conveniently added to any food or beverage. 

Apple Sauce 

Apple sauce with Immunity Support Powder provides fiber and high does of minerals to keep you fuller longer, making it a great snack for caregivers.

Pure Mineralized Alkaline Water

Take an Alkanatur Alkaline Water Pitcher to the hospital for a loved one during an overnight or extended stay. You can use both tap water and or bottle water to run through the Pitcher for an Alkaline boost and improved hydration. USE DISCOUNT CODE: CRUSHFOSTER

Bottled juice

Sealed beverages of the healthiest choice are ideal and won’t trigger hospital staff to restrict it. 

Always discuss food options with doctors and hospitals staff to ensure you can provide the best possible nourishment to your loved ones before or during any visit.

What to avoid: 

• Alcohol: Can be dangerous to blood pressure and prevent healing
• Greasy or fried foods: Can be difficult to digest 
• Spicy food: May irritate the stomach 
• Sugary drinks: Excessive sugar can be detrimental 
• Unpasteurized dairy products: May pose a risk for infection 

The Blood and Lymphatic System

Let’s keep this extremely simple. There are 4 MAIN STEPS to cleanse the blood and lymphatic system. Doing so will clear any damaged mucus membrane that is clogging the various glands preventing them from properly secreting and distributing hormones in both men and women.

These 4 steps need to be performed in unison and consistently for a period long enough to remove years of build up, regenerate slightly damaged cells and dispose of eroded cells.

1. Optimum Hydration: Hydration is more than drinking water. It’s about electrolytes which can come from water but there is a chance one can drink plenty of water and still suffer from dehydration.
2. Stimulate Lymphatic Drainage: There are a number of ways to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Exercise, massage, dry brushing and sweating are among the most effective.
3. Remove Processed Food From Diet: Most processed foods can be replaced with a few creative recipes and techniques that help you avoid auto-toxicity.
4. Herbal Support That Cleanses The Glands: Combining specific herbs that target the blood and lymphatic system via herbal tea and capsules interchangeably is an ancient method of addressing detoxification on a cellular level.

Herbs That Cleanse The Blood and Lymphatic System:

• Yellowdock – blood cleanser
• Burdock Root – blood cleanser
• Dandelion Leaves and Root – blood & liver cleanser
• Cascara Sagrada – blood cleanser
• Gut Support Capsules – All of the above

Suggested Daily Regimen for a minimum of 5 days for beginners and 12 – 14 days for the more advanced.

Each Morning: Break-fast: (7am – 11am)

• Digestive Tea (Digestive Reset Protocol)
• 16 oz Spring Water (reminder bottle)
• 3 Gut Support
• 3 Nerve Support
• 16oz Sea Moss Tea or Latte’ (to-go for sipping)
• Fresh Fruit or Smoothie (if anything at all)
• 80 oz of water to-go (throughout the day up to 1 gallon)

Recommendations

• Take a Food Sensitivity Test and Mineral Deficiency Analysis: Learning which foods may be silently disagreeing with you is ideal for tailoring your diet for optimum mineral absorption.
• Dietary Adjustments: Incorporate foods rich in these minerals, such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and natural fats for brain health like avocado and coconut meat. For a recipe system click HERE
• Supplementation: Consider supplements if dietary intake is insufficient, like Sea Moss and Immunity Support
• Regular Monitoring: Keep track of any symptoms that might indicate mineral deficiencies, such as fatigue, muscle cramps, or mood changes, and adjust your diet accordingly.

Always consider professional medical advice for personalized recommendations.

📚 Glands and Hormones: Sources Of Zinc for Male Fertility

These are high quantity sources of zinc that are pretty easy to find and can help with mineral balance.

Elderberries, Immunity Support, Nerve Support, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, Chickpeas and Mushrooms

📚 Why Hydration is Important, Really?

If you stopped drinking water all together and only ate hydrating fruits you would surely keep living.

Dehydration can also cause cravings for sugar, salt and starch, as the body may mistake thirst for hunger. Be sure to drink better water with the Alkanatur.

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The Challenge

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are the progress-stopping substances that are sprinkled throughout our lives in the form of good family fun, convenience or holiday treats. This means it’s a fight to get the full spectrum of daily essential minerals through the foods we eat. You’d need to calculate and monitor every bite, all the time, and tally your score at the end of each day. Nobody has time for that.

Or, you could just take CELL SUPPORT, IMMUNITY SUPPORT and SEA MOSS daily.

The Bottom Line

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