Diet Plan for Patients of Jaundice

Jaundice is a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment released during the breakdown of red blood cells. Too much of this pigment causes the skin, eyes, and gums to turn yellow. A balanced diet consisting of the food groups, low-fat, low-protein, high-fluid, and high-carbohydrate will help liver to recover and reduce jaundice quickly. It is strictly advised to avoid high-calorie, processed foods, bakery foods, meat, junk foods, fried foods, alcohol, and high salt intake as they are difficult to digest and may cause liver damage.

Diet Schedule For Jaundice

Early Morning

Indian gooseberry (Amla) 1 only and that should be cooked / Amla juice- 10-15 ml

Breakfast

Dalia / Veg Upma / Vermicelli (Sewian) / Poha / Idli/ Chapatti with veg or dal / Curd / Pomegranate juice

Mid-Morning

Fruit / Coconut water / Sprouts / Wheatgrass juice / Radish juice / Sugarcane juice

Lunch

Plain chapatti/ Boiled Rice / Khichri / Dalia / Veg pulao / Buttermilk / Vegetable with Dal and Curd    

Evening

Herbal Tea / Green juice / Ginger tea

Pre-Dinner

Home-made Soup / Green juice / Red juice / Sweet rice

Dinner

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal  

Things To Remember

• 6 -Soaked Almond each day
• Walk for at least 30 min is recommended.
• Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
• Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
• Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
• Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.
• Outdoor activity should be increased like jogging, cycling, and running.