Jaundice is not a disease but actually a symptom of some other possible disease. There is no proven diet for jaundice, but generally a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, low in fat and providing adequate amounts of proteins is desirable. For this reason including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and including vegetarian sources of proteins is a good idea. Nausea is a common problem so drinking fluids at least half an hour before or after meals would be advisable in such cases.
Diet for Jaundice
Option
Early Morning
Breakfast
Mid Morning
Lunch
Evening
Dinner
1
Barley Water
Double Fibre Bread Fruit Preserve Pear
Cream of Tomato Soup
Brown rice Radish Sabzi(with leaves) Dal fry Masala chach Blackberries
Coconut water
Whole Wheat Phulkas/ Rotis (no ghee/oil) Alu methi Channa dal with ghia Sweet potato pineapple salad
2
100% Grape juice
Dalia porridge Strawberries
Cream of Spinach soup
Curd Rice Cabbage and peas curry Lobia and corn salad Grapes
Watermelon juice
Wheat rolls Mixed veg stew Chickpea salad Mango
3
Carrot Tomato Juice
Oats Idli Sambar Mint chutney Papaya
Strawberry Soup
Brown rice Brinjal bhurta Washed moong dal Radish Salad
Green Tea
Bhuni Kichidi Khadi Cucumber salad Peach
4
Beetroot Carrot Juice
Semolina Porridge Blueberries
Cool Cucumber Soup
Bisi bele bhath
Mixed Veg Raita (Side Dish Made With Yogurt)
Mixed Fruits
Chammomile Tea
Brown Rice
Majjige Huli
Palak Dal Curry (Spinach and red Gram Curry) Crunchy Vegetable Salad Plum
5
Wheat Grass Juice
Vegetable Sandwich (100% Wheat Bread) Apple
Cream of Mixed Veg Soup
Wheat Pasta in Marinara Sauce Italian Zucchini
Fruit and Lettuce Salad
Yogurt (Fat Free)
This is quite a common occurrence in India, particularly in children. A well planned diet can not only take care of your symptoms, but can also help you recover faster from the problem.
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