Our Story
Hi, I’m Sammie. The Nourished Patient grew out of my own experience recovering from oral surgery while working full-time, caring for a toddler, and trying to stay on top of nutrition and rest. Even with a supportive partner at home, it was exhausting and overwhelming.
That experience opened my eyes to how little guidance patients receive around nutrition during recovery — even though it plays a crucial role in healing. I wanted to create something that would take away the stress and guesswork, and instead make patients feel cared for, nourished, and supported.
The Nourished Patient is my way of reimagining post-operative recovery through thoughtful, nutrient-rich meals that do more than just get you by — they help your body heal. My hope is that our meals bring you comfort, strength, and a little more ease during this part of your journey ♡
About the Service
At The Nourished Patient, recovery nutrition is more than meals—it’s a carefully designed system that adapts to your body’s changing needs as you heal. Every stage of recovery is supported with intention, from the moment you come home from surgery through the final weeks when your body is regaining strength.
Surgery Day is treated as its own chapter. We start with tonics designed to help the body gently detoxify from anesthesia and surgical stress while providing soothing hydration. In the first week, meals are light, low in sodium to prevent swelling, and focused on easy digestion. We prepare ingredients through steaming wherever possible, preserving nutrients and creating textures that are gentle on the body.
As recovery progresses, the meals evolve. By Week 2, adaptogens and more complex nutrient layers are introduced to support deeper healing. By Week 6, meals look and taste very different from the beginning—reflecting the natural arc of recovery while staying within your texture and nutrition needs.
How We’re Different
Most meal services simply deliver food. We deliver a progression—one that is designed to optimize recovery from start to finish.
- Systematic recovery meals that begin with simplicity and gradually build in flavor and complexity
- Digestive support through careful cooking methods and nutrient layering
- Low-sodium, anti-inflammatory recipes that minimize swelling and support tissue repair
- High-quality fats like avocado oil, grass-fed ghee, and beef tallow introduced as the body is ready for richer cooking methods
- Expert oversight from Registered Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners to ensure safety and balance
- Travel-ready support with TSA-compliant frozen meals for patients recovering away from home
Travel Support
For medical tourists, we prepare frozen, ice-packed, TSA-compliant meals that remain fresh through your journey, so you can begin recovery fully supported from the moment you arrive at your destination.
Our Commitment to Quality
Every meal is gluten and dairy free, crafted with premium local ingredients that are organic whenever possible. Early meals focus on gentle broths, steamed vegetables, and clean proteins; later meals incorporate more diverse cooking methods while staying true to our standard of using only the highest quality oils and fats. We believe food for recovery should be both deeply nourishing and free of anything unnecessary—helping you heal with confidence.