DIET FOR DENGUE PATIENTS
INTRODUCTION
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease, a viral flu which is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, skin rash, muscle and joint pains. It is important to have a healthy well-balanced diet comprising of all nutrients and healthy foods to reduce and eliminate these symptoms and treat Dengue. Avoiding oily and fried foods, caffeine, carbonated drinks, spicy and foods high in fats helps a lot to manage the same.
DAILY DIET SCHEDULE
EARLY-MORNING
Aloe vera juice / Amla / Green juice
BREAKFAST
Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Brown Bread Sandwich Chapatti with Veg + 1 Eggs white portion
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water / Pomegranate juice / Papaya Juice
LUNCH
Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Veg khichri / Veg + Dal + Curd
EVENING
Green tea / Ginger tea / Red juice / Papaya leaves juice / Rice flakes snack
PRE-DINNER
Soup (Home-made)
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia / Veg + Dal
BEDTIME
Goat milk with pinch of turmeric (occasionally)
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
TO BE CONSUMED
Whole grains such as Barley, Wheat, Rice, Oatmeal, Millet, Quinoa, Vermicelli, Semolina
Chapatti Ratio – Wheat flour (80%) + Soybean (20%)
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole refined flour
PULSES
TO BE CONSUMED
Split pulses
TO BE AVOIDED
Dried and frozen pulses
VEGETABLES
TO BE CONSUMED (STEAMED)
Potatoes, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Beans, Turnip, Radish, Cucumber, Broccoli, Beetroot, Mushroom, Spinach, Zucchini, Squash, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Fenugreek leaves, Coriander leaves, Carrot, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Sweet potatoes, Green leafy vegetables
TO BE AVOIDED
Red and Green chili, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Capsicum and Okra
FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
Apples, Pears, Banana, Papaya, Pomegranate, Bael, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Sapodilla, Guava
TO BE AVOIDED
Citrus fruits, all canned and packaged fruits
DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Goat milk (occasionally)
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Curd, Buttermilk
FLESH FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Egg white part
TO BE AVOIDED
Meat, Processed, Fried meat, Beef, Pork, Fish fried, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lamb, Ham, Very lean minced meat, Turkey, Veal, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Mutton, Duck, Goose, Hot dogs, Meat pies, Visible fat on meat, Organ meat like Liver, Kidney, Chest
SPICES
TO BE CONSUMED
Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Limited salt
TO BE AVOIDED
Clove, Red chili powder
FATS
TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Flaxseed oil
TO BE AVOIDED
Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
Walnut, Almond, Raisins
TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Peanuts
DRINKS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade soup, Carrot juice, Wheatgrass juice, Aloe Vera juice, Amla juice, Pomegranate juice, Papaya juice, Green juice, Red juice, Coconut water
TO BE AVOIDED
Milk, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, packaged soup and canned fruit juices, caffeinated drinks, Buttermilk, Lime water
OTHER FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade only, Jaggery, Coriander and mint chutney
TO BE AVOIDED
All bakery products or processed foods, Soya Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Coconut bar, Tomato Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods.
DIET TIPS
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- 6 – Soaked Almond
- Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
- Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.
HOME REMEDIES
HERBAL TEA
Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
PAPAYA AND GILOY JUICE
Take two fresh crushed papayas leaves and giloy leaf extracts the juice and have this twice a day.
PAPAYA LEAVES
Boil 4-5 leaves of papaya in 2 cups of water for a few minutes. Allow it to cool. Filter and have it for 2-3 times a day.
GREEN JUICE
Coriander leaves (10-12), Mint leaves (4-5), Spinach leaves (2), Basil leaves (2-3), Wheatgrass (5-6), and Sheesham leaves (2-3). 20 ml or 2 tbsp., twice daily can be taken.
RED JUICE
Take Beetroot, Amla, Apple, Pomegranate, Marigold flower petals (9-10), Rose petals (5-6), grind them and extract the juice or can also boil them in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup, let it be at normal temperature, strain and drink once or twice a day. For taste, black grapes can be added.
ALOE-VERA
Take one teaspoon pulp of Aloe Vera and add dry ginger powder every morning
GINGER TEA
Boil 1-2 ginger slices, add 4-5 basil holy leaves, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
