Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. Main function of lymph nodes is to removes toxins and damaged cell from the body. They become swollen in response to infection and tumors. Balanced diet is essential in this condition as it boost immunity and reduce the inflammation.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Tomatoes | Lettuce |
Brinjal | Broccoli |
Garlic | Carrots |
Onion | Sweet potatoes |
Ginger | Turnip |
- | Chicory greens |
- | Cabbage |
- | Lentils |
- | Brussels sprouts |
- | Potatoes |
Cereals | |
Refined flour and its product | Wheat |
- | White rice |
- | Brown rice |
- | Sorghum |
- | Amaranth |
- | Finger millet |
- | Pearl millet |
- | Little millet |
Fruits | |
Orange | Apple |
Lemons | Banana |
Limes | Water melon |
Berries (sour) | Pear |
- | Coconut |
- | Pomegranate |
- | All types of berries |
Pulses | |
- | All Pulses |
Dairy Products | |
Milk | Cow ghee |
Butter | Tofu |
Curd | Soymilk |
Buttermilk | Turmeric milk (Ocassionaly) |
Cheese | - |
Spices | |
- | Turmeric |
- | Oregano |
- | Coriander |
- | Celery seeds |
- | Fennel |
- | Mustard |
- | Clove |
Non-Veg | |
Red meat | Lean meat |
Processed and Fried meat | Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna, Sardines, Anchovies, Herring) |
Dry Fruits | |
- | Almond |
- | Raisins |
- | Ground Nuts |
- | Walnut |
- | Peanuts |
- | Pistachio |
- | Cashew |
Oils & Fats | |
Palm oil | Olive oil |
- | Soybean oil |
- | Canola oil |
- | Rice bran oil |
- | Almond oil |
- | Cow ghee |
Other Foods | |
Refined sugar | Honey |
Fast food | Jaggery |
Alcohol | - |
Tobacco | - |
Tea | - |
Coffee | - |
Herbal tea / Green tea/Detox tea
Broken wheat porridge / Veg oats / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Chapatti with veg or Dal
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal / Salad/Non – veg ( once in week)
Sprouts / Green tea / Home made Soup / Herbal tea / Salad
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal