Typhoid Diet Chart: Food to Eat and Avoid

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. 

*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. 

Food Category	Recommended Food	Benefits
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. 

*Consult your dietitian to get a better understanding of what suits you and what’s not*

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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.