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recovery.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"asante-article__meta\">\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__author\">\r\n            <!-- <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n              src=\"https:\/\/asantehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Michael-Francis-PhD.-Headshot-1.jpg\"\r\n              alt=\"Michael Francis, PhD\"\r\n            >-->\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n              <div class=\"asante-article__author-name\">\r\n                Multiple Authors, see citation.\r\n              <\/div>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"asante-article__author-org\">\r\n                Asante Health\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__meta-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__meta-text\">\r\n            October 1, 2026\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__meta-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__meta-text\">\r\n            6 min read\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div>\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          class=\"asante-article__hero-image\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/asantehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/happy-patient-1.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Older Women Patient Comforted by Health Care Professional's Hand on Shoulder. Women Patient Pats Hand.\"\r\n        >\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"asante-article__body\">\r\n\r\n  <aside class=\"asante-article__toc\">\r\n    <div class=\"asante-article__toc-title\">\r\n      In this article\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"#musculoskeletal-health\">Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#inflammation-control\">Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#daily-targets\">Summary Daily Targets<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#activity\">Exercise &amp; Activity<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#avoid\">Things to Avoid<\/a>\r\n  <\/aside>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"asante-article__content\">\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"musculoskeletal-health\">\r\n      <h2>Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n        <table>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <th>Food \/ Nutrient<\/th>\r\n              <th>Musculoskeletal Benefit<\/th>\r\n              <th>Mechanism of Action<\/th>\r\n              <th>Primary Source Reference<\/th>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Turmeric (Curcumin)<\/td>\r\n              <td>Reduces arthritis &amp; joint inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>Inhibits NF-\u03baB, blocks COX-2 enzyme, reduces inflammatory cytokines<\/td>\r\n              <td>Funk JL et al., <em>Arthritis Rheum.<\/em> 2006; Kurien BT et al., <em>Front Biosci.<\/em> 2007<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Cruciferous Vegetables<\/td>\r\n              <td>Joint and cartilage protection; detoxification<\/td>\r\n              <td>Activates detox enzymes, reduces inflammation, provides sulforaphane<\/td>\r\n              <td>Fahey JW &amp; Talalay P, <em>Proc Natl Acad Sci USA.<\/em> 1991<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Brazil Nuts<\/td>\r\n              <td>Reduces joint inflammation, oxidative stress<\/td>\r\n              <td>Selenium-rich; reduces CRP levels and LDL cholesterol<\/td>\r\n              <td>Thomson CD et al., <em>Am J Clin Nutr.<\/em> 2008<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Leafy Greens<\/td>\r\n              <td>Bone density and joint strength<\/td>\r\n              <td>High calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K for bone metabolism<\/td>\r\n              <td>Booth SL et al., <em>Am J Clin Nutr.<\/em> 2003<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Legumes (beans, lentils)<\/td>\r\n              <td>Muscle and connective tissue support<\/td>\r\n              <td>High in lysine and magnesium; supports collagen synthesis and muscle recovery<\/td>\r\n              <td>Anderson JW et al., <em>Arch Intern Med.<\/em> 1999<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Cocoa, Fresh Berries, Tart Cherries<\/td>\r\n              <td>Reduce DOMS, joint oxidative damage<\/td>\r\n              <td>Rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins; reduce oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers<\/td>\r\n              <td>Connolly DA et al., <em>Br J Sports Med.<\/em> 2006<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Soy Foods, tempeh<\/td>\r\n              <td>Joint protection in women, cartilage support<\/td>\r\n              <td>Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen, which supports cartilage and joint lining<\/td>\r\n              <td>Messina M et al., <em>Am J Clin Nutr.<\/em> 1994<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"inflammation-control\">\r\n      <h2>Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n        <table>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <th>Food \/ Nutrient<\/th>\r\n              <th>Anti-inflammatory \/ Repair Benefit<\/th>\r\n              <th>Mechanism<\/th>\r\n              <th>Primary Source Reference<\/th>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Spices, especially turmeric (curcumin), possibly oregano, bay leaves, marjoram, etc.<\/td>\r\n              <td>Systemic inflammation, DNA repair<\/td>\r\n              <td>Blocks NF-\u03baB, induces apoptosis, antioxidant gene expression<\/td>\r\n              <td>Aggarwal BB et al., <em>Biochem Pharmacol.<\/em> 2007<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Berries, tart cherries<\/td>\r\n              <td>Oxidative stress reduction and vascular inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>High ORAC score; inhibit lipid peroxidation and inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>Basu A et al., <em>J Nutr Biochem.<\/em> 2010<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Greens<\/td>\r\n              <td>Endothelial function, oxidative repair<\/td>\r\n              <td>Rich in nitrates \u2192 nitric oxide; reduce blood pressure and inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>Hord NG et al., <em>Am J Clin Nutr.<\/em> 2009<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Garlic<\/td>\r\n              <td>Immune modulation and inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>Enhances immune cells; reduces IL-6 and TNF-alpha<\/td>\r\n              <td>Rahman K, <em>J Nutr.<\/em> 2001<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Tomatoes (lycopene)<\/td>\r\n              <td>Antioxidant and tissue repair<\/td>\r\n              <td>Lycopene neutralizes ROS, reduces DNA damage<\/td>\r\n              <td>Sesso HD et al., <em>Am J Clin Nutr.<\/em> 2003<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Flaxseeds<\/td>\r\n              <td>CRP reduction and arterial inflammation<\/td>\r\n              <td>High in ALA and lignans; reduce CRP, LDL, and BP<\/td>\r\n              <td>Dodin S et al., <em>J Clin Endocrinol Metab.<\/em> 2005<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td>Nuts<\/td>\r\n              <td>Tissue repair, anti-inflammatory benefits<\/td>\r\n              <td>Omega-3s, vitamin E, and polyphenols; reduce IL-6, CRP, TNF-alpha<\/td>\r\n              <td>Ros E et al., <em>Arch Intern Med.<\/em> 2008<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"daily-targets\">\r\n      <h2>Summary Daily Targets<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Whole Foods, Plant-Based Pre-Habilitation Nutrition<\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>3 cups of beans per day (e.g. \u00bc cup hummus, \u00bd cooked beans)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3 servings of berries (e.g. \u00bd cup fresh or frozen or \u00bc cup dried blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) and\/or other fruits (e.g. 1 apple, 1 orange, medium mango, \u00bc cup tart cherries \u2013 all preferably unsweetened \/ no sugar added)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3 servings per day of whole grains (e.g. \u00bd cup oatmeal, buckwheat, millet, sourdough bread)<\/li>\r\n        <li>2 servings per day of greens (e.g. 1 cup raw or \u00bd cup cooked kale, spinach, mixed greens)<\/li>\r\n        <li>1 serving per day of cruciferous vegetables (e.g. \u00bd chopped cup of cauliflower or broccoli)<\/li>\r\n        <li>1 serving per day of omega-3 fatty acid from flaxseed (1 tablespoon ground or flaxseed oil) or contaminant-free-tested algae, or nutritional yeast<\/li>\r\n        <li>1 serving per day of nuts and seeds (e.g. \u00bc cup nuts, 2 tablespoons of nut butter, preferably chunky or fresh ground and no sugar nor oil added)<\/li>\r\n        <li>1 serving per day of herbs and spices (e.g. \u00bc teaspoon of turmeric, garlic)<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Beverages<\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>60 oz per day of sugar-free beverages (e.g. water, matcha, green &amp; hibiscus tea, peppermint tea, unsweetened coffee with no-sugar added soy milk [avoid dairy milks or creamers])<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Key Micros &amp; Macros<\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><strong>Vitamin B12:<\/strong> At least 2,500 mcg (ug) cyanocobalamin once a week (or 250 mcg daily) of vitamin B12 (e.g. supplemented with chewable, sublingual, seaweed, fortified nutritional yeast)<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Vitamin D:<\/strong> 2,000 IU supplemental vitamin D3 or 15-30 minutes of midday sun (15 for those with lighter skin; 30 for those with darker skin)<\/li>\r\n        <li>At least 0.8g protein\/kg from plant-based sources preferred (legumes, nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, tempeh, nut butter), soy milk, or secondarily from fish<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"activity\">\r\n      <h2>Exercise &amp; Activity<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Exercise once a day for 90 min of moderate activity (walking) or 40 min of vigorous activity (weight training, running, biking, swimming) as possible<\/li>\r\n        <li>Achieve 5,000 or more steps per day where possible (sufficient mobility post-injury)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Clock 7 or more hours of quality sleep per night<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"avoid\">\r\n      <h2>Things to Avoid<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Red meat (e.g., beef\/cow, pork\/pig, venison, goat, horse, buffalo)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Fatty foods (all)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Processed meat (salted, smoked, jerky, sausage, hot dogs)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Eggs (yolks and whites)<\/li>\r\n        <li>All dairy, including cow milks and cheese, milk chocolate, yogurt<\/li>\r\n        <li>Highly processed foods, including baked goods, cereals, chips, etc.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Sugary or sugar-added foods and drinks and snacks<\/li>\r\n        <li>Sweetened beverages (e.g. soda, HFCS or sugar sweetened coffee, etc.)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Alcohol (all forms)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Smoking (all forms, including vaping, tobacco, marijuana)<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <!--    <section id=\"before-surgery\">\r\n        <h2>Before surgery: establishing a baseline<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          In the weeks leading up to surgery, wearable data can help establish\r\n          a picture of your normal activity, heart rate and sleep patterns.\r\n          Understanding those typical patterns can make it easier to recognize\r\n          meaningful changes and identify areas that may support preparation\r\n          before a procedure.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <section id=\"hospital-stay\">\r\n        <h2>During your hospital stay<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Depending on the procedure and care plan, information from wearable\r\n          technology may help provide additional context around activity,\r\n          rest and other daily trends. Your healthcare team can help determine\r\n          what information is relevant to your individual care.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <section id=\"recovery\">\r\n        <h2>Recovery insights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          After surgery, wearable devices can help patients observe changes in\r\n          activity, sleep and other everyday patterns as recovery progresses.\r\n          Tracking trends over time can provide a clearer picture than focusing\r\n          on a single day's measurements.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n      <section id=\"citations\">\r\n        <h2>Citations & Sources<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n  \r\n<!-- <ol>\r\n  <li>\r\n    Thomas TL, Rampam S, Nithagon P, Goh GS. Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Patients Who Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. <em>J Arthroplasty<\/em>. Dec 2024;39(12):3119-3127.e1. doi:10.1016\/j.arth.2024.06.015\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Naveen N, Sabacinski K, Booth M. Impact of Preoperative Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Complications, Healthcare Utilization, and Revision Rates Following Primary Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. <em>Cureus<\/em>. Jun 2026;18(6):e111137. doi:10.7759\/cureus.111137\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Tang A, Aggarwal VK, Yoon RS, Liporace FA, Schwarzkopf R. The Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty. <em>J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev<\/em>. Apr 1 2022;6(4). doi:10.5435\/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00248\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Sanghvi PA, Burkhart RJ, Adelstein JM, et al. Outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. <em>J Shoulder Elbow Surg<\/em>. Dec 2025;34(12):e1142-e1150. doi:10.1016\/j.jse.2025.03.003\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Narayanan R, Tarawneh OH, Dalton J, et al. Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Propensity Matched Analysis. <em>Spine (Phila Pa 1976)<\/em>. Oct 1 2025;50(19):1313-1318. doi:10.1097\/brs.0000000000005212\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Thiru SS, Rossettie S, Rani R, et al. Outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty in obstructive sleep apnea patients: a retrospective cohort analysis of over 10,000 patients. <em>Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol<\/em>. May 16 2026;36(1). doi:10.1007\/s00590-026-04781-3\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Sun X, Yu J, Luo J, Xu S, Yang N, Wang Y. Meta-analysis of the association between obstructive sleep apnea and postoperative complications. <em>Sleep Med<\/em>. Mar 2022;91:1-11. doi:10.1016\/j.sleep.2021.11.019\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Yu L, Buysse DJ, Germain A, et al. Development of short forms from the PROMIS\u2122 sleep disturbance and Sleep-Related Impairment item banks. <em>Behav Sleep Med<\/em>. Dec 28 2011;10(1):6-24. doi:10.1080\/15402002.2012.636266\r\n  <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <li>\r\n    Parikh R, Berezin L, Saripella A, et al. The clinical effectiveness of preoperative screening and post-screening interventions for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <em>J Clin Anesth<\/em>. Feb 2026;109:112084. doi:10.1016\/j.jclinane.2025.112084\r\n  <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--  <section class=\"asante-article__related\" id=\"related-insights\">\r\n\r\n    <h2>Related insights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"asante-article__related-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/asantehealthy.com\/article-template\/\" class=\"asante-article__card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1476480862126-209bfaa8edc8?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80\"\r\n          alt=\"\"\r\n        >\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"asante-article__card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-label\">\r\n            Wellness &amp; Prevention\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-title\">\r\n            5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Surgery\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-meta\">\r\n            5 min read\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/asantehealthy.com\/article-template\/\" class=\"asante-article__card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1541781774459-bb2af2f05b55?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80\"\r\n          alt=\"\"\r\n        >\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"asante-article__card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-label green\">\r\n            Recovery &amp; Healing\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-title\">\r\n            The Role of Sleep in a Stronger Recovery\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-meta\">\r\n            6 min read\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/asantehealthy.com\/article-template\/\" class=\"asante-article__card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1546069901-ba9599a7e63c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80\"\r\n          alt=\"\"\r\n        >\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"asante-article__card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-label\">\r\n            Nutrition &amp; Lifestyle\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-title\">\r\n            Nutrition Tips to Help You Heal After Surgery\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"asante-article__card-meta\">\r\n            5 min read\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prehabilitation Micronutrients for Preparing &#038; Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery Recommended foods, micronutrients, exercise for successful prehabilitation and recovery. Multiple Authors, see citation. Asante Health October 1, 2026 6 min read In this article Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Summary Daily Targets Exercise &amp; Activity Things to Avoid Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Food \/ Nutrient Musculoskeletal Benefit Mechanism of Action Primary Source Reference Turmeric (Curcumin) Reduces arthritis &amp; joint inflammation Inhibits NF-\u03baB, blocks COX-2 enzyme, reduces inflammatory cytokines Funk JL et al., Arthritis Rheum. 2006; Kurien BT et al., Front Biosci. 2007 Cruciferous Vegetables Joint and cartilage protection; detoxification Activates detox enzymes, reduces inflammation, provides sulforaphane Fahey JW &amp; Talalay P, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1991 Brazil Nuts Reduces joint inflammation, oxidative stress Selenium-rich; reduces CRP levels and LDL cholesterol Thomson CD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Leafy Greens Bone density and joint strength High calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K for bone metabolism Booth SL et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Legumes (beans, lentils) Muscle and connective tissue support High in lysine and magnesium; supports collagen synthesis and muscle recovery Anderson JW et al., Arch Intern Med. 1999 Cocoa, Fresh Berries, Tart Cherries Reduce DOMS, joint oxidative damage Rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins; reduce oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers Connolly DA et al., Br J Sports Med. 2006 Soy Foods, tempeh Joint protection in women, cartilage support Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen, which supports cartilage and joint lining Messina M et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 1994 Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Food \/ Nutrient Anti-inflammatory \/ Repair Benefit Mechanism Primary Source Reference Spices, especially turmeric (curcumin), possibly oregano, bay leaves, marjoram, etc. Systemic inflammation, DNA repair Blocks NF-\u03baB, induces apoptosis, antioxidant gene expression Aggarwal BB et al., Biochem Pharmacol. 2007 Berries, tart cherries Oxidative stress reduction and vascular inflammation High ORAC score; inhibit lipid peroxidation and inflammation Basu A et al., J Nutr Biochem. 2010 Greens Endothelial function, oxidative repair Rich in nitrates \u2192 nitric oxide; reduce blood pressure and inflammation Hord NG et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Garlic Immune modulation and inflammation Enhances immune cells; reduces IL-6 and TNF-alpha Rahman K, J Nutr. 2001 Tomatoes (lycopene) Antioxidant and tissue repair Lycopene neutralizes ROS, reduces DNA damage Sesso HD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Flaxseeds CRP reduction and arterial inflammation High in ALA and lignans; reduce CRP, LDL, and BP Dodin S et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Nuts Tissue repair, anti-inflammatory benefits Omega-3s, vitamin E, and polyphenols; reduce IL-6, CRP, TNF-alpha Ros E et al., Arch Intern Med. 2008 Summary Daily Targets Whole Foods, Plant-Based Pre-Habilitation Nutrition 3 cups of beans per day (e.g. \u00bc cup hummus, \u00bd cooked beans) 3 servings of berries (e.g. \u00bd cup fresh or frozen or \u00bc cup dried blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) and\/or other fruits (e.g. 1 apple, 1 orange, medium mango, \u00bc cup tart cherries \u2013 all preferably unsweetened \/ no sugar added) 3 servings per day of whole grains (e.g. \u00bd cup oatmeal, buckwheat, millet, sourdough bread) 2 servings per day of greens (e.g. 1 cup raw or \u00bd cup cooked kale, spinach, mixed greens) 1 serving per day of cruciferous vegetables (e.g. \u00bd chopped cup of cauliflower or broccoli) 1 serving per day of omega-3 fatty acid from flaxseed (1 tablespoon ground or flaxseed oil) or contaminant-free-tested algae, or nutritional yeast 1 serving per day of nuts and seeds (e.g. \u00bc cup nuts, 2 tablespoons of nut butter, preferably chunky or fresh ground and no sugar nor oil added) 1 serving per day of herbs and spices (e.g. \u00bc teaspoon of turmeric, garlic) Beverages 60 oz per day of sugar-free beverages (e.g. water, matcha, green &amp; hibiscus tea, peppermint tea, unsweetened coffee with no-sugar added soy milk [avoid dairy milks or creamers]) Key Micros &amp; Macros Vitamin B12: At least 2,500 mcg (ug) cyanocobalamin once a week (or 250 mcg daily) of vitamin B12 (e.g. supplemented with chewable, sublingual, seaweed, fortified nutritional yeast) Vitamin D: 2,000 IU supplemental vitamin D3 or 15-30 minutes of midday sun (15 for those with lighter skin; 30 for those with darker skin) At least 0.8g protein\/kg from plant-based sources preferred (legumes, nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, tempeh, nut butter), soy milk, or secondarily from fish Exercise &amp; Activity Exercise once a day for 90 min of moderate activity (walking) or 40 min of vigorous activity (weight training, running, biking, swimming) as possible Achieve 5,000 or more steps per day where possible (sufficient mobility post-injury) Clock 7 or more hours of quality sleep per night Things to Avoid Red meat (e.g., beef\/cow, pork\/pig, venison, goat, horse, buffalo) Fatty foods (all) Processed meat (salted, smoked, jerky, sausage, hot dogs) Eggs (yolks and whites) All dairy, including cow milks and cheese, milk chocolate, yogurt Highly processed foods, including baked goods, cereals, chips, etc. Sugary or sugar-added foods and drinks and snacks Sweetened beverages (e.g. soda, HFCS or sugar sweetened coffee, etc.) Alcohol (all forms) Smoking (all forms, including vaping, tobacco, marijuana) Citations &#038; 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Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery Recommended foods, micronutrients, exercise for successful prehabilitation and recovery. 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Asante Health October 1, 2026 6 min read In this article Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Summary Daily Targets Exercise &amp; Activity Things to Avoid Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Food \/ Nutrient Musculoskeletal Benefit Mechanism of Action Primary Source Reference Turmeric (Curcumin) Reduces arthritis &amp; joint inflammation Inhibits NF-\u03baB, blocks COX-2 enzyme, reduces inflammatory cytokines Funk JL et al., Arthritis Rheum. 2006; Kurien BT et al., Front Biosci. 2007 Cruciferous Vegetables Joint and cartilage protection; detoxification Activates detox enzymes, reduces inflammation, provides sulforaphane Fahey JW &amp; Talalay P, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1991 Brazil Nuts Reduces joint inflammation, oxidative stress Selenium-rich; reduces CRP levels and LDL cholesterol Thomson CD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Leafy Greens Bone density and joint strength High calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K for bone metabolism Booth SL et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Legumes (beans, lentils) Muscle and connective tissue support High in lysine and magnesium; supports collagen synthesis and muscle recovery Anderson JW et al., Arch Intern Med. 1999 Cocoa, Fresh Berries, Tart Cherries Reduce DOMS, joint oxidative damage Rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins; reduce oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers Connolly DA et al., Br J Sports Med. 2006 Soy Foods, tempeh Joint protection in women, cartilage support Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen, which supports cartilage and joint lining Messina M et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 1994 Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Food \/ Nutrient Anti-inflammatory \/ Repair Benefit Mechanism Primary Source Reference Spices, especially turmeric (curcumin), possibly oregano, bay leaves, marjoram, etc. Systemic inflammation, DNA repair Blocks NF-\u03baB, induces apoptosis, antioxidant gene expression Aggarwal BB et al., Biochem Pharmacol. 2007 Berries, tart cherries Oxidative stress reduction and vascular inflammation High ORAC score; inhibit lipid peroxidation and inflammation Basu A et al., J Nutr Biochem. 2010 Greens Endothelial function, oxidative repair Rich in nitrates \u2192 nitric oxide; reduce blood pressure and inflammation Hord NG et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Garlic Immune modulation and inflammation Enhances immune cells; reduces IL-6 and TNF-alpha Rahman K, J Nutr. 2001 Tomatoes (lycopene) Antioxidant and tissue repair Lycopene neutralizes ROS, reduces DNA damage Sesso HD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Flaxseeds CRP reduction and arterial inflammation High in ALA and lignans; reduce CRP, LDL, and BP Dodin S et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Nuts Tissue repair, anti-inflammatory benefits Omega-3s, vitamin E, and polyphenols; reduce IL-6, CRP, TNF-alpha Ros E et al., Arch Intern Med. 2008 Summary Daily Targets Whole Foods, Plant-Based Pre-Habilitation Nutrition 3 cups of beans per day (e.g. \u00bc cup hummus, \u00bd cooked beans) 3 servings of berries (e.g. \u00bd cup fresh or frozen or \u00bc cup dried blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) and\/or other fruits (e.g. 1 apple, 1 orange, medium mango, \u00bc cup tart cherries \u2013 all preferably unsweetened \/ no sugar added) 3 servings per day of whole grains (e.g. \u00bd cup oatmeal, buckwheat, millet, sourdough bread) 2 servings per day of greens (e.g. 1 cup raw or \u00bd cup cooked kale, spinach, mixed greens) 1 serving per day of cruciferous vegetables (e.g. \u00bd chopped cup of cauliflower or broccoli) 1 serving per day of omega-3 fatty acid from flaxseed (1 tablespoon ground or flaxseed oil) or contaminant-free-tested algae, or nutritional yeast 1 serving per day of nuts and seeds (e.g. \u00bc cup nuts, 2 tablespoons of nut butter, preferably chunky or fresh ground and no sugar nor oil added) 1 serving per day of herbs and spices (e.g. \u00bc teaspoon of turmeric, garlic) Beverages 60 oz per day of sugar-free beverages (e.g. water, matcha, green &amp; hibiscus tea, peppermint tea, unsweetened coffee with no-sugar added soy milk [avoid dairy milks or creamers]) Key Micros &amp; Macros Vitamin B12: At least 2,500 mcg (ug) cyanocobalamin once a week (or 250 mcg daily) of vitamin B12 (e.g. supplemented with chewable, sublingual, seaweed, fortified nutritional yeast) Vitamin D: 2,000 IU supplemental vitamin D3 or 15-30 minutes of midday sun (15 for those with lighter skin; 30 for those with darker skin) At least 0.8g protein\/kg from plant-based sources preferred (legumes, nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, tempeh, nut butter), soy milk, or secondarily from fish Exercise &amp; Activity Exercise once a day for 90 min of moderate activity (walking) or 40 min of vigorous activity (weight training, running, biking, swimming) as possible Achieve 5,000 or more steps per day where possible (sufficient mobility post-injury) Clock 7 or more hours of quality sleep per night Things to Avoid Red meat (e.g., beef\/cow, pork\/pig, venison, goat, horse, buffalo) Fatty foods (all) Processed meat (salted, smoked, jerky, sausage, hot dogs) Eggs (yolks and whites) All dairy, including cow milks and cheese, milk chocolate, yogurt Highly processed foods, including baked goods, cereals, chips, etc. Sugary or sugar-added foods and drinks and snacks Sweetened beverages (e.g. soda, HFCS or sugar sweetened coffee, etc.) Alcohol (all forms) Smoking (all forms, including vaping, tobacco, marijuana) Citations &#038; 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Asante Health October 1, 2026 6 min read In this article Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Summary Daily Targets Exercise &amp; Activity Things to Avoid Musculoskeletal Health &amp; Orthopedic Surgery Food \/ Nutrient Musculoskeletal Benefit Mechanism of Action Primary Source Reference Turmeric (Curcumin) Reduces arthritis &amp; joint inflammation Inhibits NF-\u03baB, blocks COX-2 enzyme, reduces inflammatory cytokines Funk JL et al., Arthritis Rheum. 2006; Kurien BT et al., Front Biosci. 2007 Cruciferous Vegetables Joint and cartilage protection; detoxification Activates detox enzymes, reduces inflammation, provides sulforaphane Fahey JW &amp; Talalay P, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1991 Brazil Nuts Reduces joint inflammation, oxidative stress Selenium-rich; reduces CRP levels and LDL cholesterol Thomson CD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Leafy Greens Bone density and joint strength High calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K for bone metabolism Booth SL et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Legumes (beans, lentils) Muscle and connective tissue support High in lysine and magnesium; supports collagen synthesis and muscle recovery Anderson JW et al., Arch Intern Med. 1999 Cocoa, Fresh Berries, Tart Cherries Reduce DOMS, joint oxidative damage Rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins; reduce oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers Connolly DA et al., Br J Sports Med. 2006 Soy Foods, tempeh Joint protection in women, cartilage support Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen, which supports cartilage and joint lining Messina M et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 1994 Inflammation Control, Tissue Repair &amp; Oxidative Stress Food \/ Nutrient Anti-inflammatory \/ Repair Benefit Mechanism Primary Source Reference Spices, especially turmeric (curcumin), possibly oregano, bay leaves, marjoram, etc. Systemic inflammation, DNA repair Blocks NF-\u03baB, induces apoptosis, antioxidant gene expression Aggarwal BB et al., Biochem Pharmacol. 2007 Berries, tart cherries Oxidative stress reduction and vascular inflammation High ORAC score; inhibit lipid peroxidation and inflammation Basu A et al., J Nutr Biochem. 2010 Greens Endothelial function, oxidative repair Rich in nitrates \u2192 nitric oxide; 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