Diet Chart for Piles
Piles in other terms known as Hemorrhoid. It is the condition of dilated veins in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the rectum. Symptoms start with bleeding after defecation, anal itching, pain in the anal area, swelling and feeling a lump at the anus, etc.
One of the major causes of piles is wrong eating habits and lifestyles. Eating a good diet that is high in fiber can make stools softener and easier to pass and also relieves some of the associated symptoms. Below are some best diet charts, which the piles patient can follow and ease their symptoms naturally.
Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
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Fruits | Orange, Pomegranate, Raspberries, Dried prunes, Dried figs, Papaya, Coconut, Litchi, Watermelon. | Limited use of Banana. |
Vegetables | Fresh spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Turnip, Carrots, Bitter gourd, Onions, Squash. | Red and Green Chilies. |
Grains | Brown rice, Oatmeal, Whole wheat pasta, Quinoa, Corns, Sattu. | White flour, Refined whole grains. |
Dairy Product | Saturated milk, Cow’s ghee, Yogurt. | Cheese, Ice cream, Butter, Maida biscuits. |
Legumes | Split peas, Kidney beans, Black beans, Chickpeas, Soybeans, Millet. | |
Nuts | Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts, Pistachios. | |
Oils | Groundnut oil, Coconut oil, Soybean oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil. | |
Spices | Fennel, Turmeric, Cumin, Mint, Fenugreek, Carom. | Epsom salt, Salted pickles, Curry powder, Red chili, Cayenne pepper. |
Beverage | Buttermilk, Juices of cherries, Herbal tea. | Coffee, Tea, Alcohol. |
Others | Spicy food, Fried food, Meat, Bakery items, Polished rice, Frozen foods, Dark chocolates. |