Diet Care for Dengue

Dengue is caused by a family of viruses and is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The symptoms in addition to fever are headache, muscle pain, skin rashes, and exhaustion. Dengue is very prominent in tropical and subtropical regions. The sign for typhoid fever and dengue is almost the same, so it is hard to detect it initially. But, it should be detected on time to prevent it from becoming fatal. It is important to have a healthy well-balanced diet comprising of all nutrients and healthy foods to reduce and eliminate these symptoms and treat Dengue. Avoiding oily and fried foods, caffeine, carbonated drinks, spicy and foods high in fats helps a lot to manage the same.

Diet Chart For Dengue

Early Morning

Aloe vera juice / Amla / Green juice

Breakfast

Veg upma / Veg Dalia / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha / 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

Before Dinner

Soup (Home-made)

Dinner

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

Bed Time

Goat milk with pinch of turmeric (occasionally)

Things To Remember

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