Diet Plan for Slipped Disc problem

A herniated disc occurs when the gel-like center of a disc becomes weak or torn and allows the inner portion to slip out. This can happen with ageing or in case of any injury. Eating a balanced diet with right amount and variety of nutrients can reduce such back problems by nourishing the muscles, bones, discs and spinal structure. A balanced diet helps in building strong bones and strengthening the body.

Slipped Disc Problem

DIET CHART FOR SLIPPED DISC PROBLEM

EARLY-MORNING

Aloe-Vera juice / Herbal tea / Carom water

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (Veg upma)/ Veg Idli / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Besan Pancake (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or dal / Brown Bread Sandwich / Missi roti / Milk / Curd + 2 Eggs

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water/ Buttermilk / Sprouts / Steamed Salad

LUNCH

Missi chapatti / Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal + Curd + Steamed Salad

EVENING

Milk / Fruit shakes / Rice flakes snack / Sprouts / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Roasted Chana

DINNER

Missi chapatti / Ragi chapatti / Vegetable + Dal / Salad (without salt) / Grilled Fish / Chicken / Tofu / Nutri-nuggets (once a week)

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Whole wheat flour, Oatmeal, Whole grain bread, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Brown rice, Finger millet flour, Soya flour, Jawar Chapatti ratio- Wheat flour- (50%), Finger millet flour (Ragi flour) – (25 %), Soybean flour- (25%)

Cereals to be avoided

White breads, White refined flour and its products, White rice, Corn, Barley, Noodles, Pasta, Macaroni, and Maggie

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

All fruits include Apricots, Dates, Prunes, Grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Bananas, Strawberries, and Pine-apples

Fruits to be avoided

All canned and packaged fruits.

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Broccoli, Turnips, Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Artichokes, Lettuce, Asparagus, Parsley, Red pepper, Green pepper, Green leafy vegetable, Collard greens, Turnip greens, Kale, Okra, Dandelion greens, Spinach, Beet, Tomato, Potatoes.

Vegetables to be avoided

Cabbage, Mustard leaves, Pear, Sweet potato, Taro root, Yam, Jackfruits, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Lemons.

PULSES

Pulses to be consumed

All Pulses, Legumes, Soybean and its products

Pulses to be avoided

Dried and frozen pulses

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Dairy Products to be consumed

Low-fat milk, Cottage cheese, Curd, Buttermilk, Yogurt, Tofu, Low-fat cream, Soya milk

Dairy Products to be avoided

Whole milk and Cream, Butter, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Fennel, Sesame seeds, Cumin, Carmon, Thyme, Coriander, Turmeric, Less salt, Black pepper, Green chilli

Spices to be avoided

Excessive salt

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Milk, Clear vegetable soup, Lime water, Soya milk, Almond milk, Smoothie, Buttermilk, Tomato juice, Tea or Coffee (limited), Fortified juices

Drinks to be avoided

Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Alcohol

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed

Egg white portion, Lean meat, Beef liver, Fish with edible bones like Pilchards, Sardines, Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Oysters, Herring fish and Shrimp

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, Visible fat on meat, Red meat, Organ part, Liver, Kidney and Chest

NUTS AND DRY FRUITS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

Sesame seed, Pumpkin seed, Raisins, Almond, Prunes, Figs, Dried apricot.

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts.

FATS

Fats to be consumed

Cow ghee, Groundnut oil, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Canola oil, Rice bran oil

Fats to be avoided

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter, Hydrogenated oil.

OTHER FOODS

Other Foods to be consumed

Homemade only, Jaggery, Coriander + mint chutney

Other Foods to be avoided

All bakery products or processed, Pastry, Puddings, Cakes, Biscuits, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Too salty and Spicy foods.

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 + 2 figs per day
  • Water intake should be increased at least 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

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.