A herniated disc is a fragment of the disc nucleus that is pushed out of the annulus, into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus. Discs that become herniated usually are in an early stage of degeneration. The spinal canal has limited space, which is inadequate for the spinal nerve and the displaced herniated disc fragment. Due to this displacement, the disc presses on spinal nerves, often producing pain, which may be severe. Eating a balanced diet with right amount and variety of nutrients can reduce such back problems by nourishing the muscles, bones, discs and spinal structure. A balanced diet helps in building strong bones and strengthening the body.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Cabbage | Broccoli |
Mustard leaves | Turnips |
Pear | Carrot |
Sweet potato | Pumpkin |
Taro root | Squash |
Yam | Artichokes |
Jackfruits | Green pepper |
Coconut | Green leafy vegetable |
Frozen vegetables | Collard greens |
Lemons | Turnip greens |
Cereals | |
White breads | Whole wheat flour |
White refined flour and its products | Oatmeal |
White rice | Whole grain bread |
Corn | Whole grains cereals |
Barley | Porridge |
Noodles | Brown rice |
Pasta | Finger millet flour |
Macaroni and Maggie | Soya flour |
Fruits | |
All canned and packaged fruits. | Apricots |
- | Dates |
- | Prunes |
- | Grapes |
- | Papaya |
- | Oranges |
- | Bananas |
Pulses | |
Dried and frozen pulses | All Pulses |
- | Legumes |
- | Soybean and its products |
Dairy Products | |
Whole milk and Cream | Low-fat milk |
Butter | Cottage cheese |
Full-fat yogurt | Curd |
Cream cheese | Buttermilk |
Condensed milk | Yogurt |
- | Tofu |
- | Low-fat cream |
- | Soya milk |
Spices | |
Excessive salt | Fennel |
- | Sesame seeds |
- | Cumin |
- | Carmon |
- | Thyme |
- | Coriander |
- | Turmeric |
Drinks | |
Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc. | Milk |
Canned soup | Clear vegetable soup |
Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices | Lime water |
Caffeinated drinks | Soya milk |
Alcohol | Almond milk |
- | Smoothie |
Non-Veg | |
Fried or Processed meats | Egg white portion |
Prawns | Lean meat |
Lobster | Beef liver |
Crab | Salmon |
Lean beef | Tuna |
Mutton | Mackerel |
Oils & Fats | |
Unsaturated fats | Cow ghee |
Cream | Groundnut oil |
Palm oil | Mustard oil |
Coconut oil | Olive oil |
Butter | Soybean oil |
Hydrogenated oil | Canola oil |
- | Rice bran oil |
Dry Fruits/Seeds | |
Cashew nuts | Sesame seed |
Pistachio | Pumpkin seed |
Peanuts | Raisins |
Aloe-Vera juice / Herbal tea / Carom water
Veg Dalia / Veg upma/ Veg Idli / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or dal / Brown Bread Sandwich / Missi roti / Milk / Curd with 2 Eggs
Fruit / Coconut water/ Buttermilk / Sprouts / Steamed Salad
Missi chapatti / Plain chapatti / Vegetable with Dal, Curd and Steamed Salad
Milk / Fruit shakes / Rice flakes snack / Sprouts / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea / Roasted Chana
Missi chapatti / Ragi chapatti / Vegetable with Dal / Salad (without salt) / Grilled Fish / Chicken / Tofu / Nutri-nuggets (once a week)