DIET CHART FOR FOOD POISONING
INTRODUCTION
Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink contaminated foods that contain harmful germs (bacteria, virus, or parasites). Bacteria produce toxins in food and cause the problem. The main symptoms of food poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, and an upset stomach. The BRAT diet is one of the main recoveries for food-borne illness. Also, bland, low-fat, and low-fiber foods help to replace lost electrolytes. It is important to avoid caffeinated drinks, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, fried and junk food as these can irritate the stomach and may trigger the problem.
DAILY DIET SCHEDULE
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of lukewarm water
BREAKFAST
Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes)
MID-MORNING
Buttermilk / Coconut water / Lemon water / Banana with curd
LUNCH
Chapatti / Veg khichri / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Curd
EVENING
Herbal tea / Green tea / Banana with curd
PRE-DINNER
Soup (Home-made) / Coconut water
DINNER
Veg khichri / Boiled rice / Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
TO BE CONSUMED
Wheat flour, White rice, Semolina, Vermicelli, Rice flakes
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole grains such as Barley, Bran, Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, Brown rice, Finger millet flour, Soya flour, Corn, Millet, Quinoa
PULSES
TO BE CONSUMED
Yellow lentil
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole pulses, Soybean and its products, Dried and frozen pulses
VEGETABLES
TO BE CONSUMED
Asparagus, Carrots, Summer squash, Turnips, Pumpkin, Potatoes, Onion, Zucchini, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Ash gourd, Round gourd
TO BE AVOIDED
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, corn, peas, peppers, radishes, and spinach, Sweet potatoes, Artichokes, Lettuce, Green leafy vegetable, Collard greens, Okra, Dandelion greens, Mustard greens, Mushroom, Beet greens, Tomato, Fenugreek leaves, Raw vegetables, Red and Green chili, Celery, Frozen vegetables, Green beans, Parsley
FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
Banana with curd, Lemon, Steamed apple
TO BE AVOIDED
All canned and packaged fruits, Strawberries, Pineapples, Litchi, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Apricots, Dates, Prunes, grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Banana, Figs, Coconut, Guava, Pear, Blueberries, Pomegranate, Mango, Lime, Avocado, Raspberries, and Peaches.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Buttermilk, Low-fat curd, low fat yoghurt (mix with mashed banana)
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Skimmed milk, Cottage cheese
FLESH FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Nil
TO BE AVOIDED
Meat, Fish fried, prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, turkey, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, duck, goose, meat pies, and visible fat on meat, chicken skin, liver, kidney, and chest.
SPICES
TO BE CONSUMED
Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Coriander, Limited salt, Black pepper
TO BE AVOIDED
Red chili powder, Peppers
FATS
TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Rice bran oil
TO BE AVOIDED
Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
Nil
TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Flax seed, Sesame seeds, Pumpkin seed, Walnut, Hazelnuts, Almond, Dried raisins and apricots, Hemp seeds, Pecans
DRINKS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade soup, Buttermilk, Lemon water
TO BE AVOIDED
Milk, Soya milk, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, canned soup, packaged soup and canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks
OTHER FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade only, Jaggery, Tofu
TO BE AVOIDED
All bakery products or processed, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods.
DIET TIPS
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Wash your hands properly with an antiseptic soup before eating and cooking.
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- 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 4 cups of water till it’s reduced to 2 cups. Drink once or twice daily.
CHAMOMILE TEA
Chamomile tea is prepared by steeping a teaspoon of chamomile flowers and one teaspoon of peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drink this tea after straining it at least thrice a day.
BANANA
Chop 1 or 2 ripe bananas into small pieces and add one teaspoon of warm ghee and a pinch of cardamom and nutmeg.
BANANA WITH CURD
Chop 1 or 2 ripe bananas into small pieces and add fresh curd.
GINGER AND BASIL LEAVES TEA
Take one tsp of grated ginger into one cup of water and boil this mixture. After few minutes add 3 basil leaves and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Strain the mixture and drink twice daily.
FENUGREEK SEEDS WITH YOGURT
Take 1 tsp fenugreek seeds along with yogurt.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Mix 2 tsp of ACV with a glass of hot water and drink before eating.
