Nutrition After Organ Transplant | Singapore General Hospital

Good Nutrition is crucial after transplant! Nutrition goals are different at different stages post-transplant. Your dietitian will work with you for an individualized nutrition care plan.

Nutrition goals after transplant:

to avoid risk of foodborne illnesses
to avoid foods that may interact with the transplant medications
to manage nutrition-related side effects from transplant medications
to promote wound healing after surgery

Healthy Eating Habits:

Generally after transplant, you are encouraged to enjoy a variety of food.

Diet After Transplant

Fats

Fat is high in energy (calories). Excessive fat intake may contribute to weight gain!
Choose 'healthier' fats and oils as they help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Check with your Dietitian for details.

Sugar

Reduce intake of added sugar in food and beverages.
Excessive intake can lead to weight gain.
Weight gain increases risk for diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure!

Sodium

Excessive sodium intake may lead to high blood pressure.
Your Dietitian will guide you on ways to control sodium intake.

Food Hygiene Practice

Transplant medications suppress your immune system and increase your risk to foodborne illnesses.

4 basic principles in ensuring food safety:

WASH and keep your food, kitchen and hands clean.
SEPARATE raw and cooked food.
Keep food at safe TEMPERATURES.
COOK food thoroughly.

Your Dietitian will guide you in detail on food hygiene practices to prevent foodborne illnesses.

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