What to Eat After ACL Surgery: Part 1
Accelerate ACL clients are designed to optimize all facets of the recovery process. Yes, the technology and training you have access to through the AACL program can deliver breakthrough ACL repair results. But if you don’t give the body the things it needs to recover between workouts, you’ll limit how efficiently you can recover. If your goal is to look back on the recovery process and say, “I did everything possible to have an efficient recovery,” then you need to focus on three important lifestyle factors: nutrition, hydration, and sleep. This article and others to follow will focus on the nutritional side: what to eat after ACL surgery.
If you’re reading this article before ACL surgery, consider yourself lucky: In fact, it’s better to start on these recommendations NOW.
Please note that these are general guidelines based on conversations with our athletes’ nutritionists and dietitians across the country over the years. While they are suitable for most, they are not suitable for everyone. If you really want personalized recommendations, it can be a smart idea to work with a nutritionist or dietitian during the recovery process.
