Diet Chart For eczema
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2024
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If the person is suffering from eczema he/she will try to do all that takes to stop the irritation and itching. The main issue with eczema is that there is no evidence that eczema is caused due to some specific food. But there are some people who say that their symptoms become worse after consuming a certain food. Therefore, it is advisable to have a proper healthy eczema diet.
It is very difficult to find out exactly what is making one's skin condition flare. It is often hard to tell if the issue is with the food or any other triggers like, for example, stress.
Some people opt for elimination diet where they try to cut out one or more foods completely from their diet like eggs, paneer or cow's milk. But there's not much good evidence that the elimination diet helps the adults with the condition. Therefore until and unless it is proved that the specific food is causing the allergy, talk with the doctor before cutting out the entire food group or making other major changes in the eczema diet.
Diet Chart
Sunday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Brussels Sprouts (1 cup) + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Orange + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 2 Chapati + Rajma (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Veg. Soup (1/2 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Bottle gourd curry (1/2 cup) + Cod Liver Oil (1 capsule)/ 2 white til laddoo |
Monday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Boiled Veg. Salad (carrots, broccoli, spring onions) 1 cup + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 2 Chikus + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Parboiled Rice (1 cup) + Fish oil (1/3rd cup) + Lentil soup (1/2 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Sauteed Bell pepers-Spring Onions n Tomato (1/2 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Ridge gourd curry (1/2 cup) + 2 white til laddoo |
Tuesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Broccoli with Spring Onions n Mushroom soup (1 cup) + 3-4 Raisins |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Pomegranate (1/2 cup) + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 2 Chapati + Chickpeas (1/3rd cup) + Bitter gourd curry (1/3rd cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Tomato Soup (1/2 cup) + Toast (2 slices) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Mix veg. curry (1/2 cup) + 2 white til laddoo |
Wednesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Oats meals with Strawberry (1 cup) + 1 Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Grapes (1/2 cup) + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Veg. pulav (1 cup) + Dum aloo (1/2 cup) + Roasted papad (1-2) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Chicken stew (1/2 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Snake gourd curry (1/2 cup)+ Cod Liver Oil (1 capsule)/ 2 white til laddoo |
Thursday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Boiled Corns n Carrots (1 cup) + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Guava + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Parboiled rice (1 cup) + Fish Curry (1/2 cup) + Lentil soup (1/2 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Sauteed Bell pepers-Spring Onions n Tomato (1/2 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Baked Carrot n Beetroot (1/2 cup) + 2 white til laddoo |
Friday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Boiled Veg. Salad (carrots, broccoli, spring onions) 1 cup + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Kiwi + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 2 Chapati + Potato n Drumstick curry (1/2 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Veg. Soup (1/2 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Spinach curry (1/2 cup) + Cod Liver Oil (1 capsule)/ 2 white til laddoo |
Saturday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Broccoli with Spring Onions n Mushroom soup (1 cup) + 3-4 Raisins |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Apple + Tender coconut water (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Parboiled Rice (1 cup) + Red saag (1/3rd cup) + Lentil soup (1/2 cup) + Bottle gourd curry (1/2 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Baked Tomato n Chicken (1/2 cup) + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chapati (2) + Baked Pumpkin (1/2 cup) + Cod Liver Oil (1 capsule) + 2 white til laddoo |
Food Items To Limit
- Citrus fruits.
- Dairy.
- Eggs.
- Gluten or wheat.
- Soy.
- Spices, such as vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon.
- Tomatoes.
- Some types of nuts.
Do's And Dont's
Do's & Don'ts:
- An Elimination Diet Helps Stave Off Food Sensitivities : The most common foods that can cause allergic reactions are eggs, dairy, soy, peanuts, fish, corn, tomatoes, citrus and gluten products.
- Alkalizing the Body Brings Eczema Relief : Essentially, this means eating mainly vegetables and less meat, but make sure to choose organic sources since most produce are tainted with pesticides.
- Probiotics Give Your Immune System a Boost : Probiotics or "good bacteria" can help soothe inflammation and stimulate the body to produce antibodies and certain white blood cells that are vital for preventing the body from overreacting to allergens.
- Fend Off Eczema Symptoms With Krill Oil : Dry flakey skin and eczema are often signs of a deficiency in omega-3 fats. Fortunately, the omega-3 found in krill oil is beneficial for eczema patients in two ways: It can reduce dryness, redness, flaking and irritation associated with eczema. & It may have an anti-inflammatory effect that can help calm irritated skin, giving you a clearer complexion.
- Opt for Hypoallergenic Foods : Hypoallergenic fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, apples, pears, squash, cucumbers, kale, Brussels sprouts, celery, lettuce, zucchini, beets, bananas, blueberries, apricots and turnips, are generally considered safe for people with eczema.
- Oolong Tea as an Eczema Remedy : People with eczema who drank 3 cups of oolong tea felt relief from their itching in just one week. It also helps in treating diabetes and high cholesterol.
Food Items You Can Easily Consume
- Fish, a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids that can fight inflammation in the body.
- Foods high in probiotics, which are bacteria that promote good gut health. Examples include yogurt with live and active cultures, miso soup, and tempeh.
- Foods high in inflammation-fighting flavonoids. Examples of these include colorful fruits and vegetables, such as apples, broccoli, cherries, spinach, and kale.
- Banana: High in potassium.
- Beef or chicken broth: Provides skin-repairing amino acid glycine.
- Potato: Rich in fibre, potassium and vitamin C.
- Green onions: Rich source of vitamin K, important for healthy skin.
- Buckwheat: Gluten-free and has strong anti-inflammatory effect
- Rice milk: Low allergy and low in chemicals and considered eczema safe
- Mung bean sprouts: Strong alkalizing food
References
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