Typhoid Diet Chart: Food to Eat and Avoid
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Ragiinii Sharma
Written By Muskan Taneja
on Jul 3, 2024
Last Edit Made By Muskan Taneja
on Jul 22, 2024
The month of July has begun. With it comes the season of diseases and infections, including malaria, typhoid, and dengue. Do you know that India experiences an estimated 4.5 million typhoid cases every year? The number may rise or fall off. Typhoid is a common widespread fever. The most common reason for typhoid's widespread is through the food or water contaminated with the bacteria salmonella. A healthy and balanced diet can ease the treatment process of typhoid fever. In this blog, we will provide you with a detailed typhoid diet chart.
Understanding Typhoid Fever
Typhoid is an infection caused by a contagious food or water with salmonella bacteria. Seen in people who consume unhygienic cooked food or stagnant water. They are more prone to typhoid fever. The symptoms of typhoid fever are very common and usual. These include headache, fever, red spots, abdominal pain, dehydration, constipation, diarrhea, or weight loss. If you are experiencing these symptoms, then get yourself tested by a doctor.
Food controls our bodies. Having the right food can help in the betterment of typhoid fever. Now, let’s understand which food should you eat and avoid.
Also read: https://redcliffelabs.com/myhealth/fever/what-to-eat-in-typhoid-for-fast-recovery/
Typhoid Diet Chat For Patients
Typhoid patients should follow this diet chart. This typhoid diet chart can help you recover better.
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Days |
Morning (8 AM) |
Breakfast (9 AM) |
Mid-meal (11 AM) |
Lunch (1:00 AM) |
Evening Snack (4:30 PM) |
Dinner (8:00 PM) |
Bedtime (10 PM) |
|
Monday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
½ cup custard + 2 slice toast |
1 cup Tender coconut water + ½ cup pomegranates |
½ cup boiled rice + 2 pieces chicken & ½ cup stew |
½ cup mushroom soup |
¼ cup boiled cup + 1 boiled egg + 2 warm rasgulla + 1 tsp ghee |
1 cup turmeric milk |
|
Tuesday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
1 cup rice flake pulav with carrots and peas |
1 cup tender coconut water + 1 orange |
2 mashed potato in ½ cup boiled rice + 1 boiled egg + 2 tsp ghee on warm rice |
⅓ cup chicken soup |
⅓ cup boiled rice + ¼ cup milk + 3 tsp jaggery |
1 cup turmeric milk |
|
Wednesday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
1.5 chapati soaked in ½ cup milk with added sugar |
1 cup tender coconut water + 1 ripe banana |
½ cup boiled rice + 1 piece fish & ½ cup stew |
½ cup spinach soup |
⅓ cup boiled rice + ½ cup carrot in potato cutty + 2 warm rasgulla |
1 cup turmeric milk |
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Thursday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
1 cup milk & cornflakes |
1 cup tender coconut water + 1 apple |
½ cup boiled rice + 2 pieces chicken & ½ cup stew |
½ cup vegetable soup |
⅓ cup boiled rice + 2 mashed potato + 1 tsp ghee + 2 warm rasgulla |
1 cup turmeric milk |
|
Friday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
2 chapati + ½ masoor dal soup |
1 cup tender coconut water + ½ bowl of grapes |
½ cup yellow matar daal curry + ¼ fresh lime on it. |
½ cup carrot soup |
⅓ cup mashed boiled rice + ¼ cup milk + 3 tsp jaggery |
1 cup turmeric milk |
|
Saturday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
2 chapati + ½ cup Bengal gram daal |
1 cup tender coconut water + ½ cup black grapes |
½ cup yellow matar daal curry + ¼ fresh lime |
½ cup spinach soup |
⅓ cup boiled rice + 1 piece fish & ⅓ cup stew + 2 warm rasgulla |
1 cup turmeric milk |
|
Sunday |
1 glass Lukewarm water with lemon & ginger + 5 pre-soaked almonds + 1 cup herbal tea |
2 chapati + ½ cup moong dal soup |
1 cup tender coconut water +2 chikus |
½ cup boiled rice + 1 piece fish & ½ cup stew |
½ cup carrot soup |
⅓ cup mashed boiled rice + ¼ cup milk + 3 tsp jaggery |
1 cup turmeric milk |
*Every food has different effects on everyone. Consult your dietician to get a clear idea of which diet suits you better.*
Which Food To Eat During Typhoid?
The right food can easily cure typhoid. In your typhoid diet chart, add carbs-rich food items, high-calorie, dairy products, fluids, and omega-3 fatty acids. By adding these to your diet you can restore energy, maintain your body level, reduce inflammation and bloating, and balance protein in your body. Moreover, remember to eat clean food. Typhoid can drain out energy and make the body dehydrated, make sure to keep yourself hydrated. We have provided a chart to give you a clear idea of which food you should eat during typhoid.
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Food Category |
Recommended Food |
Benefits |
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
Soya Beans |
Provide omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory |
|
Nuts |
Only nuts that contain healthy Fats & protein aid in recovery | |
|
Special Food |
Moong Dal |
Easy to digest and provide energy to the body |
|
Honey |
Has antibacterial properties and provides energy | |
|
Protein Source |
Eggs |
Essential for recovery & contains high-quality protein |
|
Milk |
Contains calcium, vitamins & protein | |
|
Paneer |
Source of protein and calcium | |
|
Legumes |
Contains protein and fiber that aid in sustaining energy | |
|
Lentils |
Good source of healing and is rich in protein. | |
|
Yogurt |
Protein source contains probiotics and easy-to-digest | |
|
Recovery stage foods |
Boiled vegetables |
Offer vital nutrients & essential vitamins |
|
Unpolished rice |
Provides energy & complex carbohydrates | |
|
White bread |
Easily digestible | |
|
Fruits |
Provides essential vitamins & minerals to the body | |
|
Semi Solid Foods |
Baked potato |
Contains a scratch that provides energy |
|
Boiled eggs |
Essential for recovery & rich in protein | |
|
Boiled rice |
Source of energy and is easily digestible. | |
|
Yogurt |
Acts as a probiotic for gut health | |
|
Vegetable soup |
Packed with nutrients |
*Consult your dietitian to get a better understanding of what suits you and what’s not*
Which Food To Avoid During Typhoid?
Diet can help you cure typhoid but knowing which food to avoid is also crucial. Avoid high fibre, spicy, and oily & fried food. Also, avoid certain vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus because they can cause bloating and gas in the stomach. To understand it better, we have provided a table that depicts food you should avoid during typhoid.
|
Food Category |
Food |
Reason To Avoid |
|
Junk & Fatty Foods |
Onion rings, fried chicken, and potato chips |
Not suitable for typhoid recovery. |
|
Seeds |
Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flex seeds |
It is better to avoid seeds as they are tough to digest. |
|
Legumes |
Black beans, chickpeas & kidney beans |
Produce bloating and gas |
|
Nuts |
Almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts |
May be difficult to digest |
|
Fruits |
Dried fruits, pineapple, and raw berries |
High-sugar fruits can be hard for the stomach to digest. |
|
Ghee and Butter |
Ghee, cheese, and butter |
Hard to digest |
|
Spicy and Oily Food |
Chilli, hot sauces, garam masala and chilly flakes |
Can cause inflammation and affect the digestive system |
|
Raw Vegetables |
Raw lettuce and unpeeled apples |
Raw foods can contain harmful contaminants. |
|
High-fibre foods |
Oats and Barley |
Can distress the digestive system |
*Consult your dietitian to get a better understanding of what suits you and what’s not*
Typhoid Test At Redcliffe Labs!
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Test Name |
Price |
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INR 400 | |
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INR 450 | |
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INR 130 | |
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Key Takeaways
Typhoid needs proper treatment. It is a medical condition, that can turn serious if neglected. To recover early, keep an eye on the diet you follow. Along with the medications provided by a doctor, also consult a nutritionist to get a customized and suitable diet for you. Furthermore, you can follow the above-recommended diet, just be cautious of any allergy you may have. However, keeping yourself hydrated to compensate for the water loss during typhoid.
Diet and medications can help in recovering. But it will take time. So, be patient. Additionally, get routine testing to check the progress of typhoid fever. At Redcliffe Labs, you can schedule a typhoid test at your convenience at a reasonable and affordable price. Over 50,000 doctors trust us and also we ensure accurate results within a stipulated time frame. So, book a WIDAL test today to get your typhoid tested.
