Eggs & Gelatin
Boiled, scrambled, poached eggs are easy to cook, eat or digest. People recovering form stomach virus or nausea are advised to eat adequate eggs.
White eggs contain less fat and are easier to digest. However, people with digestive problems cannot digest yolks.
A big poached or boiled egg provides several nutrients such as:
- 71 calories
- 72 g of fat
- 117 mg of choline
- 28 mg of calcium
- 214 mg of sodium
You can add low fat milk, instead of cream or butter when scrambling eggs. Raw eggs contain salmonella poisoning, so it is imperative to cook eggs fully.
Most hospitals give gelatin desserts after surgery. Gelatin have zero fiber or oil and is easy to digest. It helps reduce dehydration. When it is sweetened, it helps provide energy.
The nutritional value of gelatin depends on the ingredients. A 240 g cup of gelatin contains:
- 203 g of water
- 149 calories
- 93 g of protein
- 4 g of sugar
Gelatin is an animal-based ingredient and should not be consumed by vegetarians.