A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach enters the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm. Usually, a hiatal hernia does not cause noticeable symptoms. The main causes of hernia are obesity, smoking, heavy weight lifting, overexertion and poor nutrition. One of the most common hernias is inguinal and femoral hernia. Balanced diet rich in complex carbs, plant based proteins and unsaturated fats are beneficial in hernia. Avoid foods which are difficult to digest.
Vegetables | |
---|---|
To Avoid | To Consume |
Tomatoes | Zucchini |
Potatoes | Sweet potato |
Garlic | Pumpkin |
Onion | Celery |
Green chilies | Coriander |
Red chilies | Broccoli |
- | Cauliflower |
- | Kale |
- | Mushrooms |
- | Spinach |
- | Carrot |
- | Peas |
- | Fenugreek leaves |
- | Yam |
- | Bottle gourd |
- | Bitter gourd |
- | Brussels sprouts |
- | Lettuce |
Cereals | |
Rye | Wheat |
Barley | Brown rice |
- | Finger millet |
- | Foxtail millet |
- | Pearl millet |
- | Buckwheat |
- | Little millet |
Fruits | |
Orange | Banana |
Apple | Water melon |
Mango | Muskmelon |
Strawberries | Avocado |
Grapes | Coconut |
Blueberries | Pomegranate |
- | Litchi |
- | Custard apple |
- | Sapodilla |
- | Papaya |
Dairy Products | |
Milk | - |
Cheese | - |
Buttermilk | - |
Butter | - |
Curd | - |
Spices | |
Mustard | Cumin |
Pimento | Coriander |
Nutmeg | Turmeric |
- | Ginger |
- | Pepper |
- | Fennel |
- | Cinnamon |
Oils | |
Cream | Cow ghee |
Palm oil | Sunflower oil |
Coconut oil | Olive oil |
- | Mustard oil |
Drinks | |
Whole milk drinks | Coconut water |
Cream based liqueurs | Homemade soups |
canned soup and packaged soup | Green juice |
Alcohol | Herbal tea |
Sweetened drinks | - |
Squashes | - |
- | Carbonated drinks |
Non-Veg | |
Red meat- (Beef,Lamb,Pork) | Egg white |
Processed and fried meat | Chicken (Once in a week) |
Fishes (Tilefish,Shark,Swordfish,King Mackerel,Marlin,Bluefin Tuna). | - |
Dry Fruits | |
- | Almond |
- | Raisins |
- | Ground Nuts |
- | Walnut |
- | Peanuts |
- | Pistachio |
- | Cashew |
- | Flax Seeds |
- | Sunflower Seeds |
- | Sesame Seeds |
Luke warm water /Herbal tea / Green tea
veg Dalia / Veg oats / veg upma / Veg poha / Vermicelli (Sewia)/ Chapatti with veg or Dal
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad/Fruit juice
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal / Salad/Non – veg (once in week)
Sprouts / Green tea / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea / Salad /Roasted Grams
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal