The hospital’s menu is highly varied in order to meet the medical needs and nutritional preferences of our various patients. “From both a medical and a nutritional perspective, the hospital is equipped to provide individualized options for each patient. We offer more than 10 kinds of meals adapted for specific medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, celiac disease, lactose sensitivity, and more. We have food that’s low in sugar, low in potassium, gluten-free, high in protein, low in protein, with and without dairy products. We are also able to provide vegan or vegetarian meals. The food at Assuta Ashdod Hospital is kosher and we provide Glatt Kosher meals to patients who request them. The serving methods, too, are tailored to each patient. For example, patients can receive food with different textures,” explains Kreiter.

Nutrition also has a major role to play in the health of our patients and in their recovery. Therefore each department includes expert nutritionists to be of service to patients. “We encourage each patient to consult our nutritionists during their hospital stay and after their discharge. For patients who need individual counseling, appointments with nutritionists will be initiated,” Kreiter explains.

We know that food also has an important role to play in encouraging patients, and that some patients may prefer to eat food from home or elsewhere during their stay. Relatives of patients are welcome to bring food from home that is appropriate for the patients’ conditions. “It’s important to us to pamper our patients and make them feel good,” says Kreiter with a smile.

Hospital patients and their families are welcome to contact department staff and nutritionists with any question or request related to food, in order to make their hospital stay as pleasant, and as tasty, as possible.