Dietary Recommendations in Specific Diseases

Correct knowledge on the right diet to takealcohol, chocolate, fried, greasy and spicy foods.
during a particular ailment is a very good step toLimit intake of meat, fats and foods containing
recovery. You need not be a medical practitionergluten (barley, oats, rye).
or dietitian to know this. For our own good andAcute and chronic hepatits,cirrhosis of the liver,
immediate help, giving the right food in the rightchronic cholecystitis, pyelonephritis
situation speeds up recovery. What are theseYou must exclude diets which would give chemical
recommended diets and to which diseases shouldprotection of the liver and kidneys. Diets must
we take them?also exclude heavy fats (like pork), spices, friend
Chronic diseases of the large bowel withfoods, 'fast foods', avoid stimulators of gastro
constipationsintestinal secretions, the diet must be rich in
Give diets which would stimulate the evacuativemethionine, lecithin, and choline to stimulate
function of the large bowel. Diet must includesynthesis of proteins and enzymes in the liver.
normal quantity of main food ingredients, be full ofFoods should be boiled, steamed, baked and taken
energy value and rich with mechanical stimulators5 times daily.
of the bowels (plant fiber) and fluids. All foodsChronic pancreatitis in acute period
should be boiled or steamed, warm; food takenGive diets which restrict pancreas secretion
4-5 times daily with small portions. Fresh fruits,function, and also stimulate protein synthesis. Diets
raw green leafy vegetables and brown rice arewith normal value of proteins and vitamins, with
recommended daily. Also one should eat beans,restriction of fats and carbohydrates are
Brussels sprouts, garlic, sweet potatoes and wholeadministered, also restrict salt. Dairy foods are
grains. It is important to drink at least eight 200gforbidden. Foods must be warm, boiled, steamed,
(8 ounce) glasses of water every day whenprepared at the puree form and eat small meals 5
adding fiber that stimulate secretions by theto 6 times daily.
mucous membranes, such as dairy products, fats,Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis in acute
spicy and fried foods, are to be avoided.stage
Acute and chronic colitis, enterocolitis,Give diets which give maximum protection of the
gastro-enterocolitis in acute periodkidneys, decreasing edema, high pressure,
Recommended diets are ones which spare thestabilization of protein metabolism. Such diets
maximal mechanical, thermal and chemical actionsshould restrict proteins, have low quantity of fat
of the gastro-intestinal tract. Hypochronic diet; milkand carbohydrates, water, salt and allergenic
and foods rich with fiber must be excluded.foods. So therefore, what comes to mind is
Stimulators of bile secretion are recommended.basically fruits and steamed foods which should be
Diet with low carbohydrate content istaken 5 to 6 times daily.
administered. Such diets are foods boiled,In the stage of improvement
steamed, broiled or baked, prepared in pureeFoods which would improve letting out substances
form and warm are acceptable. Food taken 5 toof protein metabolism, to increase daily urine
6 times a day. Non acidic fresh or cookedoutput and to pass out unwanted products of
vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery,protein metabolism. Moderate limitation of proteins,
garlic, spinach, turnips) are recommended as wellrestrictions of salts, fats and carbohydrates as
as plenty of liquids. It is necessary to eliminate allusual. Hence a very large percentage of the food
dairy foods (including cheese), fish, hard sausage,intake should be fruits.