Diet Plan for Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infectious viral disease that affects the liver. Diet plays an important role in maintaining liver health. In general, some obese patients develop fatty liver which also aggravates their HBV infection. Hepatitis patients may also suffer from fever, diarrhea, and joint pain. Some people with chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis or scarring of the liver.
The lower the salt, the better this fluid accumulation is controlled.
Patients with hepatitis without ascites are advised not to over-indulge in salt intake, although their restrictions need not be as severe.
DIET CHART FOR HEPATITIS B
EARLY-MORNING
Amla juice (20 ml) / Herbal tea
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge (Veg / Sweet Dalia) / Veg oats /Veg Semolina (veg upma)/ Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Vermicelli (veg / sweet Sewian) / BesanChilla (gram flour) / Chapatti with veg or Dal
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea
LUNCH
Missi Roti / Boiled Rice / Sago Khichri / Vegetable + Dal
EVENING
Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Sago / Green tea / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea
DINNER
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Whole grains cereals, Whole wheat, Porridge, Brown rice, Quinoa, Millet, Multigrain, Sabudana, Rice flakes.
Cereals to be avoided
Sweet biscuit and White rice
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Avocadoes, Apples, Apricots, Papaya, Watermelon, Banana
Fruits to be avoided
Lemon, Mangoes, All citrus fruits and All canned and packaged fruits
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Carrots, Coriander leaves, Spinach leaves, Fenugreek leaves, Turnip, Potatoes, Beetroot, Spinach, Mustard greens ,Chicory, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Sweet potatoes, Kale, Winter squash, Broccoli, Mushroom.
Vegetables to be avoided
Canned and Frozen vegetables, Onion, Garlic, Ginger.
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All Pulses, Legumes
Pulses to be avoided
Dried and frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
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Dairy Products to be avoided
Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yogurt, Cheese, Condensed milk
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Salt, Thyme, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Fenugreek seeds.
Spices to be avoided
Red chilies powder, Table salt (excess).
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Coconut water, Fat-free homemade soups, Green juice, Herbal tea, Herbal tea, Aloe Vera juice, Bitter gourd juice, Gooseberry juice, Pumpkin juice, Pomegranate juice
Drinks to be avoided
Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, Canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Hot chocolate drinks, Coffee, Tea
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
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Flesh Foods to be avoided
Totally avoided.
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
4-5 Almond (soak in water overnight),Flax seed, Pumpkin seed
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Pistachio, Raisins, Cashew nuts
FATS
Fats to be consumed
Cow ghee, Olive oil, Coconut oil.
Fats to be avoided
Mustard oil, Hydrogenated oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Homemade only, Jaggery, Honey
Other Foods to be avoided
All bakery products or processed, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, White sugar, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, All Spicy foods, Too much salty food
DIET TIPS
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- Water intake should be 8-10 glass regularly
- Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cups
- Flax seed – 1 tsp/ day
