Diet Plan for Patients with Bell's Palsy

by Dr Vikram Chauhan Doctor

A neurological disorder causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the face muscles called Bell's palsy.It occurs when nerve controls the facial muscles is inflamed or compressed. This disorder is also associated with influenza, high blood pressure, diabetes, tumors, headache, and middle ear infection.

Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is beneficial in this condition. Avoid eating hard food and take a softly blended and fully liquid diet. For repair of the damaged nerve eat food rich in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc. Trans fat causes inflammation of the nerves so avoid food that is rich in Trans fats.

Diet Chart for Bell's Palsy

Early-Morning -1 glass of water+ 1 tsp flaxseed

Breakfast – Veg Oats/ Veg Poha / Chapatti with vegetable / Veg Dalia/ Veg suji Chilla/ Veg idli / Suji kheer/Veg Upma/ Veg Sewian+1 cup of tea/Milk

Mid-morning- Fruits/ Lassi/Coconut water (fresh)

Lunch- Veg Khichdi/ Veg Dalia/2Chapatti /1 bowl of boiled rice+1 bowl of vegetable+1 cup of dal/curd

Evening- Roasted chane / Rice flakes / homemade soup / Vermicelli / Poha / Herbal tea

Dinner-Veg khichri/ Veg Dalia/2 Chapatti /1 cup of boiled rice+1 bowl of vegetable+1 bowl of dal

Diet Instructions

Cereals to Be Consumed

Whole grains, Brown Rice, Oats, Millets, Ragi, Quino

Cereals to Be Avoided

Whole refined grains and flour, Whitebread

Pulses to Be Consumed

Yellow lentil, Pink lentil, green gram (moong dal), soyabean

Pulses to Be To be Avoided

Black gram, kidney beans, white split gram

Fruits to Be Consumed

Banana, Apple, Avocado, Pineapple, Pears, Plums, Guava, Dates, Pomegranate, papaya, kiwi

Fruits to Be Avoided

Oranges, Frozen or Canned Fruits

Vegetables to Be Consumed

Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Green beans, Asparagus, Potato, Carrot, Radish, Cabbage, Turnip, Capsicum, Beetroot, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd.

Vegetables to be Avoided

Tomato, Eggplant, Okra, Yam, Frozen vegetables

Spices to be Consumed

Turmeric, Ginger, Fenugreek, Celery, Garlic, Cumin, Coriander, carom seeds

Spices to be Avoided

Excessive salt, red chilies

Dairy Products to be Consumed

Skimmed milk, Yoghurt, Cottage cheese, Buttermilk

Dairy Products to be Avoided

Whole milk and cream, full fat yogurt, Cheese, Cream cheese, Condensed milk

Non-Veg to Be Consumed

Lean Meat (grilled or roasted), Shellfish, and Chicken.

Non-Veg to be Avoided

Red Meat, Fried Chicken / Fish/ Meat

Seeds/Nuts to be Consumed

Almonds, Figs, Raisins (soaked), Flax seeds

Seeds/Nuts to be Avoided

Pistachios, Cashew nuts, Peanuts

Oils/Fats to be Consumed

Olive oil, mustard oil, Cow ghee, sesame oil, Canola oil

Oils/Fats to be Avoided

Refined oil, Butter, Palm oil

Drinks to Be Consumed

Green tea, Fresh juices, Coconut water, Herbal Tea

Drinks to be Avoided

Carbonated drinks, Coffee, Tea, Alcoholic drinks

Other Products to be Consumed

Homemade only, Jaggery

Other Products to be Avoided

All processed and bakery products, Deep-fried food, Spicy food, Mayonnaise, Cream soups and Pickles

Important Tips

• Skipping meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
• Intake of 5-6 soaked almond per day
• Water intake should be managed, at least 8-9 glasses regularly
• Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices

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