SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOUS (SLE)
- March 20, 2024
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
- 0 Comment(s)
Diet Chart for SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOUS (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematous is an autoimmune disease in which there occurs inflammation of the tissues and various body organs. It affects people between the age group of 15 to 45 years. Skin, kidneys, brain, heart, blood cells and lungs are the different body organs which are affected. The cells of immune system damage the body’s own cells and causes inflammation of the cells whereas it is supposed to fight possible threats to the body. Pain in joints, skin rashes and fever are the main symptoms of systemic lupus erythematous. Various food items can aggravate the Lupus therefore it is important to know about diet. We recommend you a diet which helps to resolve this condition and prevents it.
| Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Banana, water melon, avocado, grapes, Pomegranate, Cherries, Guava, blueberries, raspberries. | litchi, dates, asparagus, Canned fruits, sour fruits. |
| Vegetables | Pumpkin, cabbage, spinach, Kale, orange, broccoli, Carrot, cabbage, Mushrooms, olive, Dark green leafy vegetables. | Tomato, potato, brinjal, frozen and packaged vegetables. |
| Grains | Whole grains, brown rice, millet, Oats, Barley, Buckwheat. | Refined flour, white pasta, rice, white bread. |
| Dairy Product | Low fat Milk, Yogurt, soy milk, Tofu. | Ice cream, processed cheese, butter, condensed milk, whole cream, Pasteurized dairy products. |
| Legumes | Kidney beans, lentils, White beans. | Frozen pulse, Black gram, soybean, snow peas, green beans, fried food, mung bean sprouts. |
| Nuts | Walnut, flax seeds, Chia seeds, almonds, pumpkin, seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachio. | Peanuts, cashew. |
| Oils | Olive oil, coconut oil, Fish oil, flaxseed oil. | Palm oil, mustard oil, refined oil, soybean oil, corn oil, sunflower oils, canola oil. |
| Spices | Fenugreek, turmeric, ginger, basil, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, coriander. | Red chili, cumin, garlic, pickle, Excessive salt. |
| Beverage | Homemade soups, coconut water, Green tea, herbal tea. | Alcohol, sugar- sweetened drinks, Caffeine, creamed soup and sauce, squashes, carbonated drinks. |
| Other | Exercise and walk daily. | Sun light, smoking, animal fat, red meat, Processed foods. |
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.