Diet Plan for Bell’s Palsy

Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that causes a sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It occurs when the nerve that controls the facial muscles becomes inflamed or compressed. It is important to maintain a healthy, nutritious, and balanced diet to prevent and treat this problem. A soft, blend and full liquid diet is necessary in this condition. To prevent choking, avoid hard or large bite of foods, fatty, fried, and high salty foods as these are difficult to be chewed.

Indian Diet Plan for Bell's Palsy

     

 

 

DIET CHART FOR BELL’S PALSY

EARLY-MORNING

A glass of Fenugreek water

BREAKFAST

Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Brown Bread Sandwich / Besan chilla (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / 1 Eggs white portion

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Steamed salad

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia / Vegetable + Dal + Salad

EVENING

Herbal tea / Green tea / Steamed Sprouts

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Vegetable / Khichari + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Whole grains, Oatmeal, Finger millet, Soya, Corn, Millet, Quinoa.

Cereals to be avoided

Whole refined flour and White rice.

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

Banana, Apple, Avocado, Pineapple, Pear, Papaya, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Apricots.

Fruits to be avoided

All canned and packaged fruits, Citrus fruits.

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Turnips, Carrot, Cabbage, Pumpkin, Sweet potatoes, Squash, Peas, Artichokes, Lettuce, Asparagus, Parsley, Green leafy vegetable, Collard greens, Turnip greens, Kale, Okra, Dandelion greens, Mustard greens, Mushroom, Spinach, Beet greens, Potatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Zucchini, Fenugreek leaves, Celery, Coriander leaves, Garlic.

Vegetables to be avoided

Tomato, Frozen vegetables.

PULSES

Pulses to be consumed

All pulses

Pulses to be avoided

Dried and frozen pulse and Black gram.

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Dairy Products to be consumed

Low-fat yogurt, Milk.

Dairy Products to be avoided

Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk.

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Ginger, Pepper, Fennel, Cinnamon.

Spices to be avoided

Red and Green chillies, Mustard, Pimiento, Nutmeg.

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Milk, Homemade soup, Carrot juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice, Green tea, Herbal tea.

Drinks to be avoided

Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, Canned soup, packaged soup and canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Coffee, Tea.

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed

Egg white, Fish, and Lean meat (Grilled / Roasted).

Flesh Foods to be avoided

Fried or Processed meats, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Egg yolk, Sausages, Mutton, Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Meat pies, Red meat, Organ part such as Liver, Kidney and Chest.

NUTS AND DRY FRUITS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

Flax seed, Pumpkin seed, Walnut, Almond, Dried raisins and Apricots.

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Cashew nuts, Peanuts.

FATS

Fats to be consumed

Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Canola oil, Rice bran oil. Coconut oil

Fats to be avoided

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Butter.

OTHER FOODS

Other Foods to be consumed

Homemade only, Jaggery.

Other Foods 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, 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.
  • 6-Soaked Almond per day.
  • Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly.

Things in this Diet Chart May Vary Patient to Patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so Better to Consult Our Ayurveda Experts for Better Results.