How should patients think about nutrition before surgery?
In this educational discussion, Dr. Robert Whitfield explains why food quality, protein intake, gut health, hydration, and daily habits may play an important role in surgical preparation and recovery readiness. Rather than promoting extreme diets or rigid rules, Dr. Whitfield focuses on practical strategies patients can realistically maintain, including reducing ultra-processed foods, improving protein intake, supporting digestion, and making gradual lifestyle improvements over time.
Learn how his SHARP approach connects nutrition, inflammation, gut health, and environmental quality into a broader patient-centered preparation strategy.
