Dengue

Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito. The primary symptoms associated with this disease include fever, headaches, skin rashes, and pain in the muscles and joints. To alleviate these symptoms and effectively manage Dengue, it is crucial to maintain a well-balanced diet rich in essential nutrients and wholesome foods. Steering clear of oily and fried items, caffeine, carbonated beverages, spicy foods, and those high in fats can significantly aid in the management of the condition.

EARLY-MORNING

Aloe vera juice / Amla / Green juice

BREAKFAST

Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Brown Bread Sandwich Chapatti with Veg + 1 Eggs white portion

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Pomegranate juice / Papaya Juice

LUNCH

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

EVENING

Green tea / Ginger tea / Red juice / Papaya leaves juice / Rice flakes snack

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia / Veg + Dal

BEDTIME

Goat milk with pinch of turmeric (occasionally)

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Whole grains such as Barley, Wheat, Rice, Oatmeal, Millet, Quinoa, Vermicelli, Semolina Chapatti Ratio – Wheat flour (80%) + Soybean (20%)	Whole refined flour
FRUITS	FRUITS
Apples, Pears, Banana, Papaya, Pomegranate, Bael, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Sapodilla, Guava	Citrus fruits, all canned and packaged fruits
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Potatoes, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Beans, Turnip, Radish, Cucumber, Broccoli, Beetroot, Mushroom, Spinach, Zucchini, Squash, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Fenugreek leaves, Coriander leaves, Carrot, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Sweet potatoes, Green leafy vegetables	Red and Green chili, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Capsicum and Okra
PULSES	PULSES
Split pulses	Dried and frozen pulses
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
Goat milk (occasionally)	Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Curd, Buttermilk
OILS	OILS
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Flaxseed oil	Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter
SPICES	SPICES
Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Limited salt	Clove, Red chili powder
Drinks	Drinks
Homemade soup, Carrot juice, Wheatgrass juice, Aloe Vera juice, Amla juice, Pomegranate juice, Papaya juice, Green juice, Red juice, Coconut water	Milk, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, packaged soup and canned fruit juices, caffeinated drinks, Buttermilk, Lime water
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Walnut, Almond, Raisins	Cashew nuts, Peanuts
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Egg white part	Meat, Processed, Fried meat, Beef, Pork, Fish fried, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lamb, Ham, Very lean minced meat, Turkey, Veal, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Mutton, Duck, Goose, Hot dogs, Meat pies, Visible fat on meat, Organ meat like Liver, Kidney, Chest
OTHERS	OTHERS
Homemade only, Jaggery, Coriander and mint chutney	All bakery products or processed foods, Soya Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Coconut bar, Tomato Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods.

DIET TIPS

Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
6 – Soaked Almond
Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.

HOME REMEDIES

HERBAL TEA

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

PAPAYA AND GILOY JUICE

Take two fresh crushed papayas leaves and giloy leaf extracts the juice and have this twice a day.

PAPAYA LEAVES

Boil 4-5 leaves of papaya in 2 cups of water for a few minutes. Allow it to cool. Filter and have it for 2-3 times a day.

GREEN JUICE

Coriander leaves (10-12), Mint leaves (4-5), Spinach leaves (2), Basil leaves (2-3), Wheatgrass (5-6), and Sheesham leaves (2-3). 20 ml or 2 tbsp., twice daily can be taken.

RED JUICE

Take Beetroot, Amla, Apple, Pomegranate, Marigold flower petals (9-10), Rose petals (5-6), grind them and extract the juice or can also boil them in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup, let it be at normal temperature, strain and drink once or twice a day. For taste, black grapes can be added.

ALOE-VERA

Take one teaspoon pulp of Aloe Vera and add dry ginger powder every morning

GINGER TEA

Boil 1-2 ginger slices, add 4-5 basil holy leaves, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.