Diet Plan for Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands found throughout the body, especially in the neck, under the chin, behind the ears, armpits, and groin. They are part of the immune system and help filter out toxins, waste, and harmful microbes from the lymph fluid.
Swollen lymph nodes can occur due to infections, injuries, or tumors, signaling that the body is fighting something. A balanced diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants helps boost immunity and reduce inflammation, supporting faster recovery.
DIET CHART FOR SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES
EARLY-MORNING
Herbal tea / Green tea/Detox tea
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge (veg / sweet Dalia) / Veg oats / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Vermicelli (veg / sweet Seviyan / Chapatti with veg or Dal
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad
LUNCH
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal / Salad/Non – veg ( once in week)
EVENING
Sprouts / Green tea / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Salad
DINNER
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Wheat, White rice, Brown rice, Sorghum, Amaranth, Finger millet, Foxtail millet, Pearl millet, Buckwheat, Little millet
Flour Ratio– Wheat Atta (50%) + Soybean Atta (20%) + Ragi flour (30%)
Cereals to be avoided
Refined flour and its product
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Apple, Banana, Water melon, Muskmelon, Avocado, Peaches, Pear, Coconut, Pomegranate, All types of berries , Figs, Mango, Litchi, Custard apple, Sapodilla, Pineapple, Grapes
Fruits to be avoided
Orange, Lemons, Limes, Berries (sour)
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Lettuce, Broccoli, Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Turnip, Chicory greens, Spinach, Kale, Beans, Lentils, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Beets, Cucumbers, Bell peppers, Peas, Potatoes.
Vegetables to be avoided
Tomatoes, Brinjal, Garlic, Onion, Ginger.
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All pulses can be consumed
Pulses to be avoided
Nil
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Cow ghee, Tofu, Soymilk, Turmeric milk (Occasionally)
Dairy Products to be avoided
Milk, Butter, Curd, Buttermilk, Cheese
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Turmeric, Oregano, Coriander, Celery seeds, Cumin, Green cardamom, Fennel, Fenugreek, Cinnamon, Mustard, Pimento, Nutmeg, Clove, Black cardamom, Carom seeds
Spices to be avoided
Nil
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Lean meat, Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna, Sardines, Anchovies, Herring)
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Red meat, Processed and Fried meat
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Almond, Raisins, Ground Nuts, Walnut, Peanuts, Pistachio, Cashew, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds.
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Nil
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Olive oil, Soybean oil, Canola oil, Rice bran oil, Almond oil, Cow ghee
Oils to be avoided
Palm oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Honey, Jaggery
Other Foods to be avoided
Refined sugar, Fast food, Alcohol, Tobacco, Tea, Coffee
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Do not consume alcohol and quit smoking.
- Eat a diet which boosts immunity.
- Get proper sleep.
- Maintain ideal body weight.
- Do exercise daily
- Increase physical activity.
HOME REMEDIES FOR SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES
- Coconut oil – – Gently massage over the affected area; it can help reduce swelling in the armpits. You can also include extra virgin coconut oil in your daily diet for additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Castor oil – Apply castor oil on affected area and massage it 1- 2 times in a day. Do not use castor oil for cooking as it disturb normal functioning of digestive system.
- Turmeric – Make a paste by using honey and turmeric and apply it on affected areas. Wash this paste after 10 minutes.
- Herbal tea – Consume a cup of herbal tea made up from fennel, cumin and coriander seeds.
