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
