Can I eat beef if I have an open wound? A definitive guide to nutrition and healing
                                
                                
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                                Wound healing is a complex process that demands increased energy, protein, and micronutrients from the body. With over six million people in the U.S. affected by chronic wounds, proper nutrition is a critical component of recovery. This leads many to wonder, **can I eat beef if I have an open wound?**