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DIET CHART FOR DIARRHOEA

INTRODUCTION

Diarrhoea is the passage of stools with increased frequency, fluidity or volume as compared to the usual. The BRAT diet is blend, low-fiber and low-fat which helps to restore the nutrients that have been lost due to Diarrhea, and is useful in this condition. But high-fiber diets, spicy foods, milk, artificial sweeteners, raw vegetables and fried foods may over stimulate the digestive system and worsen the situation.

Diarrhoea

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

Coconut water / Lemon water / Banana with curd

LUNCH

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 breads, White rice

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole grains such as Barley, Bran, Oatmeal, Soya flour, Corn, 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, Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Lemons, Potatoes, Onion, Zucchini, Ridge gourd, Ash gourd, Round gourd

TO BE AVOIDED

Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, peppers, radishes, and spinach, Sweet potatoes, Peas, Artichokes, Lettuce, Green leafy vegetable, Collard greens, Okra, Dandelion greens, Mustard greens, Mushroom, Beet greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Fenugreek leaves, Raw vegetables, Red and Green chili, Celery, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Green beans, Parsley

FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

Banana with curd, Cooked Apple

TO BE AVOIDED

All canned and packaged fruits, Strawberries, Pineapples, Litchi, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Apricots, Dates, Prunes, grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Figs, Coconut, Guava, Pear, Blueberries, Mango, Lime, Avocado, Raspberries, and Peaches.

DAIRY PRODUCTS

TO BE CONSUMED

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, Soya milk, Cottage cheese, Tofu

FLESH FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Nil

TO BE AVOIDED

Meat (can be taken in limited amount) Fish fried, prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, turkey, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, mutton, duck, goose, meat pies, visible fat on meat, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest.

SPICES

TO BE CONSUMED

Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Coriander, Limited salt, Black pepper

TO BE AVOIDED

Red chili powder

FATS

TO BE CONSUMED

Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive 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

All nuts

DRINKS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade soup, Lime water, 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

TO BE AVOIDED

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

HOME REMEDIES

HERBAL TEA

Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 2 cups of water till it's reduced to 1 cup.

CHAMOMILE TEA

Chamomile tea 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. 

COOKED RICE WITH YOGURT

Take about a cupful of cooked basmati rice, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and 3 or 4 tablespoons of plain fresh yogurt, mix together, and eat.

BANANA WITH CURD

Chop 1 or 2 ripe bananas into small pieces and add fresh curd.

 
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