EDEMA – WEEKLY DIET PLAN
- April 22, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Edema is swelling that occurs when too much fluid is trapped in the tissues of the body, particularly the skin edema usually starts slowly, but onset can be sudden. It is a common condition, but it can also be a sign of a serious condition.
If you have edema, you may notice: Stretched or shiny skin, Swelling or puffiness, Skin that pits (stays indented) when you press it, Swelling that stays firm and doesn’t pit
Here we mention a weekly diet plan for EDEMA which leads to decrease in the frequency and severity of symptoms by balancing the 3 doshas and thus get rid of them by some dietary modifications:
| SUNDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Coriander+ mint leaves juice |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 portion fruit (mango, pear, banana) |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 Chapattis + ½ cup brown rice + 1 cup pumpkin sabzi |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup sprouts |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 Chapattis + 1 cup spinach curry + salad |
| MONDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Veg poha + 1 cup black tea |
| MIDMEAL 11-11.30 am | 1 glass of fresh fruit juice |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 chapattis + 1 cup moong dal + salad |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup vegetable soup |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup of Yellow lentil daal + salad |
| TUESDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 bowel of cooked Oats+ 1 cup green tea |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 portion fruit (pomegranate) |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup broccoli sabzi + salad |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | Rice flakes with pinch of black pepper |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + ½ cup masoor dal + ½ cup rice + salad |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Veg semolina + 1 cup skimmed milk |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | soaked almonds (4-5) |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 -3 chapatti + ½ cup matar panaeer sabji +1/2 cup brown rice + salad |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 portion fruit (muskmelon) |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup moong dal + salad |
| THURSDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup veg poha + 1 cup green tea |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 cup of brown rice flakes |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 3 roti + ½ cup brown rice + ½ cup Cabbage sbji + salad |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup skimmed milk with a pinch of turmeric |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup urad dal + salad |
| FRIDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup wheat porridge + 1 cup low fat milk |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 glass of fresh fruit juice |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 roti + 1 cup veg pulao + ½ cup spinach curry |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 4-5 soaked almonds |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2-3 chapattis + 1 cup masoor dal + salad |
| SATURDAY | |
| BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Semolina+ 1 cup herbal tea |
| MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 portion fruit (kiwi) |
| LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 roti + 1 cup cauliflower sabji + salad |
| EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup skimmed milk |
| DINNER 8.00-8.30 am | 2 chapattis + ½ cup rice + 1 cup bitter gourd sbji + salad |
FOOD ITEMS TO BE AVOIDED
- Excessive Salty
- Fried food
- Alcohol
- Pickles
- chillies
- Processed meat
- Spicy food
- Red and green chilli
- All citrus fruits
- Frozen vegetables
LIFESTYLE TIPS
- Elevate the leg of foot throughout the day
- Wear support stockings
- Exercise
- Stick to a low sodium diet
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.