National Dengue Day 2025 —

Foods To Eat And Avoid For Faster Recovery

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WHAT TO EAT:

Hydrating Fluids:

Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of plain water and coconut water to replenish important electrolytes lost due to fever.

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Herbal Teas and Broths:

For nourishment, drink calming herbal teas like ginger or chamomile and enjoy some vegetable or chicken broth.

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Easily Digested Fruits:

Banana, papaya, and watermelon provide vital nutrients and fluids to ease digestion, while papaya leaf and pomegranate support platelet strength and fight the feeling of tiredness.

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Lean Proteins:

Soft-boiled eggs and tofu are an easy-to-digest source of protein required for healing.

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Healthy Fats:

Eating mashed avocado, nuts, and seeds in moderate quantities provides healthy fats that do some good.

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WHAT TO AVOID:

Spicy and Oily Foods:

These act as irritants to the stomach and can worsen the pain during digestion.

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Caffeine-Containing and Sugary Drinks:

Coffee, sodas, and sugary drinks cause dehydration and should be avoided.

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Fried and greasy foods:

They irritate the digestive system and may increase nausea, so it's better not to have them.

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Alcohol:

It further dehydrates the body and suppresses immunity; hence, it is suggested to stay away from all types of alcohol during fever.

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