Nobody wants to end up in the hospital, let alone have to worry about the kind offoodthey’ll be served there. Of course, you can’t expect a five-star menu, but you’d hope that the meals are decent enough to help you get through your (hopefully) short visit.Well, that’s somewhat the case, as you’ll see from these pictures taken from the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ Facebook group. This interesting community has over 100k members who’ve shared diversephotosof the food they were served in medical institutions.More info:FacebookThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Nobody wants to end up in the hospital, let alone have to worry about the kind offoodthey’ll be served there. Of course, you can’t expect a five-star menu, but you’d hope that the meals are decent enough to help you get through your (hopefully) short visit.
Well, that’s somewhat the case, as you’ll see from these pictures taken from the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ Facebook group. This interesting community has over 100k members who’ve shared diversephotosof the food they were served in medical institutions.
More info:Facebook
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Not all food served at medical institutions is good, even though that might seem incredibly contradictory.Studieshave found that hospital malnutrition affects around 30-50% of patients worldwide due to the nutrition decline they may experience during their stay.
It’s important to understand that hospitals often operate onstrict budgetsand are already scrambling to cope with emergencies. In the midst of all that chaos, it may be tough for them to keep up the highest food and nutritional standards for their patients.
Doctors and nurses can also encourage patients to bring home-cooked meals if their circumstances allow it. Medical institutions should try to provide more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Even if they can’t meet all of these criteria, a few small changes can drastically help patienthealthand recovery during their stay.
There are some hospitals that go above and beyond for their patients’ health. In 2018, the UC Davis Medical Center hired a local chef to manage a new initiative called ‘farm-to-fork.’ They prioritized serving locally grown plant-based meals to improve nutrition. The program, which is still in place today, even won a James Beard Foundation award.This kind of initiative shows that the people in charge of medical institutions have the power to make changes that can benefit their patients and staff. They just need to developinnovativeways of making that a reality.
There are some hospitals that go above and beyond for their patients’ health. In 2018, the UC Davis Medical Center hired a local chef to manage a new initiative called ‘farm-to-fork.’ They prioritized serving locally grown plant-based meals to improve nutrition. The program, which is still in place today, even won a James Beard Foundation award.
This kind of initiative shows that the people in charge of medical institutions have the power to make changes that can benefit their patients and staff. They just need to developinnovativeways of making that a reality.
If you’ve been admitted to the hospital, the meals being served will probably be the last thing on your list of worries. What you’ve got to understand is thateating nutritious foodcan help your body recover faster and gain strength.In case your hospital meals aren’t up to par, here are a few things you can do to take control of what you’re eating:If the hospital has a menu system, check with the staff or dieticians if they can provide you with healthier substitutes of what’s being served.Get home-cooked meals delivered, but before doing this, ask permission from the clinician in charge.Check for better meal plans that provide morevegetables, nuts, high-carb food, and protein.
If you’ve been admitted to the hospital, the meals being served will probably be the last thing on your list of worries. What you’ve got to understand is thateating nutritious foodcan help your body recover faster and gain strength.
In case your hospital meals aren’t up to par, here are a few things you can do to take control of what you’re eating:
If you’re a gourmet, hospital food may not be for you. Based on these pictures, I think we’d be able to scarf down most of these meals, while some would have to be reserved for folks with braverstomachs.
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