What to eat for early recovery in typhoid, what not to eat – doctor’s advice and easy diet guide

Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria called salmonella typhi, causing high fever, weakness and stomach problems. Along with antibiotics, the right diet helps a lot in better recovery. Let us know what to eat in typhoid according to the advice of the doctor, what to avoid.

What to eat in typhoid?

1. Simple, quick digested carbohydrates

Boiled/Roasted Potatoes

Boiled white rice

Light moong dal khichdi

Dal

2. Excess water, low-fiber fruit

watermelon

Papaya

banana

Sweet Lime

3. Dairy products (if digested)

Low fat milk

Curd

Buttermilk

4. Soft, homemade food

Chili-tail vegetable

Soup or porridge

What not to eat in typhoid?

1. Spicy, processed and fried dishes

Hungry curry, packed snacks, instant food

Burgers, fry, pakoras

2. High-fiber foods

Raw vegetables, lentils/pulse

3. Caffeine and carbonated drinks

Cold drinks, coffee etc.

Diet tips for early recovery

Take small miles instead of heavy food

Always drink boiled or filtered water for rescue

Give the body time with good rest

Soft/satvic food according to body tolerance

Note: Consult your doctor or dietician before every diet change.