Although always eating a varied, nutritious diet is important, four nutrients are especially important when healing from an injury. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Protein are important for wound healing, immune function, cell growth, and bone health. These functions are essential for the body to be able to heal from an injury. So, fill your diet with green leafy vegetables, yellow and orange vegetables, citrus fruits and berries, lean meats, beans, and eggs to consume adequate amounts of these nutrients to help your body heal!