Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon: In a race to the peaks of blandness, does hospital food really have to be so inedible?

After a period of fasting due to a hospital procedure or childbirth, the taste of simple tea and toast becomes unparalleled, eclipsing even luxurious dishes such as lobster thermidor or sole meuniere.

Food served post-procedure not only serves to replenish energy for new mothers or patients but also acts as a comfort measure, monitoring recovery and well-being to prevent issues like strokes.

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