Grains
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Whole grains are good but white flour and wheat should be avoided / limited in this problem.
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Fruits
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Packed fruit juices
- Very sour fruits
- Grapes, oranges (in moderation)
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- Banana
- Apple
- Avocado
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Kiwi – only ripen and sweet
- Pear
- Peaches
- Berries – only sweet
- Amla (Indian goose berry)
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Pulses
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Chick peas
- White beans
- Kidney beans
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- Green gram (all 3 types)
- Orange lentils
- Black grams
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Vegetables
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Lady finger
- Potatoes
- Egg plant
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- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Bottle gourd
- Ridge gourd
- Pumpkin
- Bitter melon
Note – These vegetables are the rich source of vitamin B6 thus help in nerve repair.
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Non-Vegetarian
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Red Meat and non-veg including fish and other sea foods in moderation
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Note – They are rich source of vitamin B12 hence helpful in nerve repair.
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Spices
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Almost all the spices are good for this problem because they help to reduce the pain.
- Avoid red chilies
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- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Celery
- Garlic
- Fenugreek
- Cumin
- Fennel
- Coriander
Note – These spices have anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce the pain in Bell’s palsy.
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Other Food Items
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To Avoid
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To Consume
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- Avoid foods which contain the artificial colors and preservatives.
- Soya
- Nuts
- Wheat
- Corn
- Bread
- Pasta
- Fried foods
- Doughnuts
- Chocolate
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Milk and other all dairy products
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- Cow ghee – Best
- Oates
- Broken wheat (daliya)
- Semolina (suji)
- Poha
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