ITP

This dietary regimen, when adhered to rigorously, can yield significant benefits for individuals with ITP. It is advisable to consume the following food items as frequently as possible. This balanced diet provides sufficient nourishment for the optimal functioning of the human body. ITP is a blood disorder characterized by the destruction of platelets, which can be attributed to factors such as poor dietary choices, lifestyle habits, genetic predispositions, and immune system involvement. Platelets, essential for blood clotting, are produced in the bone marrow. Maintaining a healthy diet and balanced nutrition is crucial for all patients. Therefore, the following dietary recommendations are proposed to help enhance platelet counts and effectively manage ITP.

DIET CHART FOR INFERTILITY

EARLY-MORNING

One glass of water + 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Dalia) / Semolina (veg upma) / Vermicelli (Sewian) / poha (Rice flakes) / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Oats / Idli / Semolina pancake / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Milk / Yogurt + egg’s white part only

MID-MORNING

Fruits / Smoothies / Lemon water / Coconut water / Sprouts

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal / Curd / Steamed Salad

EVENING

Milk / Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Herbal Tea / Green tea / Smoothie / Soups (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg + Dal / Steamed salad

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Finger Millets, Pearl Millets and All Types of Millets	White Refined Flour
FRUITS	FRUITS
Apples, Pears, Banana, Papaya, Pomegranate, Bael, Kiwi, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Sapodilla	Citrus Fruits – Lemon, Orange, Sweet Lime, etc., Pineapple, Mango, Figs, Plum
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Bitter Melon, Peas, Beans, Turnip, Broccoli, Beetroot, Carrot, and all Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables	Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Tomato, Eggplant, Capsicum
PULSES	PULSES
Green Gram, Split Grams (Moderate), Split Red Lentils	Black Gram / Horse Gram, Kidney Beans, Chickpeas
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
None	Milk and Milk Products should be Strictly Avoided.
OILS	OILS
Cow Ghee – 1 tablespoon twice daily can be taken), Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Rice Bran Oil	Unsaturated Fats, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil
SPICES	SPICES
Fenugreek, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cumin, Turmeric, Fennel	Red & Green Chili, Cinnamon, Clove, Excess Salt
Drinks	Drinks

DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Almonds, Raisins, Walnuts (soaked one)	Pistachio, Cashew Nuts, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Chia Seeds, and all types of Seeds
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
2 Egg Whites, Chicken Soup – Occasionally	Egg Yolk, Chicken, Meat, Fish, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean Beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Rabbit, Sausages, Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Sea Food Fish, Processed Meat
OTHERS	OTHERS
Coconut Water, Fresh Homemade Green Tea without Lemon, Sprouts – Green Lentils, Bengal Grams, Beans, Wheat Chapatti or Missi Roti – Fenugreek Leaves can be Mixed in the dough JUICES (To be Consumed Every day) – Green Juice – 50 ml or 2tbsp, once or twice daily Coriander leaves – 10 to 12 Mint leaves – 4 to 5 Spinach leaves – 2 Basil leaves – 2 to 3 Wheatgrass – 5 to 6 Long Grass – 6 to 7 Sheesham leaves – 2 to 3 Green Grapes – 2 to 4 Papaya Leaves – 2 to 3 Cap. Spirulina, Cap. Moringa, Cap. Green Essentials – 1 each can be added for Better Results. Red Juice – 100 ml or 2tbsp, once or twice daily Beetroot Amla Apple Carrot Pomegranate Marigold Flower Petals – 9 to 10 Rose Petals – 5 to 6 Black or Red Grapes – 2 to 4 Aloe Vera Juice – 1 Cup daily Pumpkin Juice – 1/2 Glass – Boil 4-5 leaves of Papaya in 2 cups of Water for a few mins. Allow it to Cool. Filter and Drink, two times a day. HERBAL TEA (Not compulsory to take daily) Boil 1/2tsp. each of Fennel, Dhaniya, and Cumin in 3 cups of Water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Take this Herbal Concoction twice a day (If there is gas formation, it is to be preferred)	Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Alcohol

IMPORTANT TIPS

Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. ITP is due to an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Pungent
(Katu) Tastes and Sweet (Madhur), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.

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.