Many people have likely heard that if you have a wound, you should avoid eating eggs, seafood, and fermented foods. Because these are said to cause wound inflammation, slow healing, or raised scars. However, these foods do not negatively affect wounds as commonly believed. Some even contain protein and essential nutrients that help stimulate new skin cell growth and promote healing.
Eggs contain protein that helps form new skin. Raised scars are caused by collagen formation, genetics, and wound characteristics. If there is no allergy, cooked eggs can be eaten normally.
Seafood provides protein and minerals beneficial for wounds. If not allergic, it can be eaten normally, provided it is fresh, clean, and well-cooked.
Many fermented foods are high in salt and sodium. Excessive intake may cause wound inflammation and swelling. Eating unclean or raw fermented foods risks diarrhea and food poisoning, leading to fatigue and slower healing.
When wounded, one should eat a balanced diet with all five food groups, especially foods rich in protein, vitamin C, and zinc, which support new skin formation and proper healing, such as:
1. High-protein foods such as chicken eggs, pork, chicken, beef, fish, shrimp, milk, tofu, and soybeans, which stimulate new skin cell growth.
2. Vegetables and fruits high in vitamin C such as guava, oranges, kiwi, papaya, bell peppers, broccoli, and kale, which promote collagen production and help wounds dry faster.
3. Foods high in zinc minerals such as oysters, beef, pork, eggs, pumpkin seeds, nuts, and whole grains, which reduce inflammation and speed healing.
When wounded, it is important to eat all five food groups, especially eggs, meats, fish, milk, green leafy vegetables, vitamin C-rich fruits, and nuts, to provide the necessary nutrients for new skin formation and normal wound healing.