DIET CHART FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION

INTRODUCTION

Urinary tract infections are very common. They are caused by germs usually the bacteria E. Coli enter the urinary tract through the urethra and spread to the bladder causes infection and inflammation. A healthy diet of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich foods and probiotic-rich foods is important and can help relieve a UTI by flushing out the toxins from the urinary tract.

DAILY DIET SCHEDULE

EARLY-MORNING

Lukewarm water

After 15 min - Garlic water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Cinnamon tea

BREAKFAST

Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Dhokla / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal + 1 Eggs white portion + Apple juice

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Buttermilk / Coconut water / Cranberry juice / Green juice

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Curd

EVENING

Herbal tea / Green tea / Rice flakes snack / Pomegranate juice

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Rice/ Vegetable + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

TO BE CONSUMED

Whole grains such as Oatmeal, Porridge, Brown rice, Finger millet flour, Quinoa, Puffed rice, Rice flakes

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole refined flour, White breads, White rice, Bakery, Noodle, Pasta, Macaroni, Maggie

PULSES

TO BE CONSUMED

Split pulses only

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole pulses, Soya products, Dried and frozen pulses

VEGETABLES

TO BE CONSUMED

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

TO BE AVOIDED

Tomato, Eggplant, Jackfruit, Taro root, Yam, Red chili, Green chili, Frozen vegetables, Raw Salad

FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

All fruits include Papaya, Banana, Apple, Raspberries, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Pear, Blueberries, Pomegranate, Avocado, Cranberries.

TO BE AVOIDED

Lemon, Oranges, Grapefruits, All canned and packaged fruits

DAIRY PRODUCTS

TO BE CONSUMED

Buttermilk, Low-fat curd, Low-fat yoghurt

TO BE AVOIDED

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

FLESH FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Egg white, Boiled egg, Roasted and Grilled chicken and Sea fish, Skinless, Lean meat

TO BE AVOIDED

Meat (can be taken in a limited amount), Fish fried, prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, duck, goose, liver, kidney, chest.

SPICES

TO BE CONSUMED

Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Rock salt

TO BE AVOIDED

Red chili powder, Green chili, Peppers

FATS

TO BE CONSUMED

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

TO BE AVOIDED

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Butter

NUTS AND DRY FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

Flax seed, Pumpkin seed, Almond

TO BE AVOIDED

Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Dried apricots and dates

DRINKS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade soup, Buttermilk, Carrot juice, Unsweetened Cranberry juice, Pomegranate juice, Aloe Vera juice, Amla juice, Apple juice, Green tea, Herbal tea, Garlic Water

TO BE AVOIDED

Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Coffee, Tea

OTHER FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade only, Jaggery

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 Almondsper day
• Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
• Herbal Tea - Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander and cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cups.
• Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.