Diet Plan For Eczema Patients

Eczema is also known as dermatitis that causes inflammation of the skin which is characterized by dry and irritated skin which sometimes also becomes scaly, wet or blistered. The exact cause of eczema is not clear and the reason behind it may be many like allergic reactions, stress and fatigue. Temperature sometimes also plays a role in causation of this disease. Out of all these, diet is also one of the main causative factors in etiology of eczema. Various food items can trigger the eczema or aggravate the pre-existing condition, however the food that triggers the condition can vary in various people. So, it is very important to know about the diet in this disease because it helps to resolve it fastly.

DIET CHART FOR ECZEMA PATIENTS

EARLY-MORNING

Amla juice / Aloe Vera Juice / Herbal tea

BREAKFAST

Sprouts / Vegetable soup / Oats / Boiled vegetable salad / Green tea / Wheat Porridge (Dalia) / Semolina (Upma) / Chapatti + Dal. + Veg

MID-MORNING

Coconut water / Fruit / Herbal tea

LUNCH

Chapatti + Parboiled rice + Vegetables + Dal / Pulav

EVENING

Vegetable soup / Poha (Rice Flakes) / Toast / Green tea / Herbal tea

DINNER

Vegetable curry + Chapatti + Dal / Veg dalia / Khichadi

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Wheat, Quinoa, Buckwheat, Rice, Oats, Sorghum, Corn, Finger millet, Foxtail millet, Little millet, Barley

Cereals to be avoided

Refined flour and Rye

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

Apple, Banana, Cheery, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Avocado, Peaches, Pear, Pomegranate, Sapodilla, Papaya, Apricot, Blueberries

Fruits to be avoided

All citrus fruits like lemon, oranges, sweet lemon, etc; Strawberry, Mango, Kiwi

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Spinach, Potato, Drumstick, Carrot, Broccoli, Onion, Ginger, Beetroot, Snake gourd, Bitter gourd, Mushroom, Bottle gourd, Kale, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Turnips, Cucumber

Vegetables to be avoided

Tomatoes, Eggplant or Brinjal, Radish, Garlic

PULSES

Pulses to be consumed

All pulses and legumes

Pulses to be limited

Black grams (Occasionally)

DAIRY PRODUCTS OR FATS

Dairy Products or Fats to be consumed

All are to be avoided or limited except ghee

Dairy Products or Fats to be avoided

Condensed milk, Cheeze

OILS

Oils to be consumed

Ghee, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Rice bran oil

Oils to be avoided

Canola oil, Palm oil, Coconut oil

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Fennel, Peppers

Spices to be avoided

Nutmeg, Mustard, Pimiento, Red chilli

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Vegetable soups, Coconut water, Herbal tea, Green tea

Drinks to be avoided

Alcoholic beverages, Cream based drinks, Milk based drinks, Canned drinks, Carbonated and sweetened drinks

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed

Fish, Lean chicken (Occasionally)

Flesh Foods to be avoided

Eggs, Beef, Pork, Red meat

SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

Flax seeds, Almonds, Walnut, Raisins (Soaked one)

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Cashew, Pistachios, Peanuts

PREPARED FOODS

Prepared foods to be consumed

None

Prepared foods to be avoided

Bakery foods, Processed and packaged foods, Fried food, Junk Food, Pickles, Refined sugar, Vinegar

SWEETENERS

Sweeteners to be consumed

Honey

Sweeteners to be avoided

Jaggery, Sugar, All the artificial sweeteners

HOME REMEDIES

• Apply coconut oil on the affected area locally
• Consume 20-30 ml of bitter gourd juice regularly
• Consume Aloe vera juice everyday early morning and you can also apply Aloe vera gel locally on affected areas
• Apply tea tree oil locally on affected areas as it possess anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties

LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS

• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily
• Avoid stress as it is also a triggering factor. You can do Yoga and meditation for it
• Maintain personal hygiene as it will help in maintaining healthy skin