- Male
- 26 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm just getting over dengue and I'm a bit unsure about what I should be eating to bounce back quickly. Are there specific foods I should focus on to help my recovery? What kind of diet will give me the energy I need right now?
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Protein-rich foods: These help rebuild muscle strength and repair body tissues: Lean meats like chicken and fish Eggs Pulses and legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and beans Nuts and seeds Vegetarian options like paneer, curd, milk, soya, mix dal, rajma, chole, chana, chhena, drumsticks, sattu, and tofu Vitamin C-rich fruits: These can boost your immune system: Oranges Lemons Papayas Leafy greens: These provide essential nutrients that aid in recovery: Spinach Kale Nutrient-rich fruits: These include papaya and pomegranate Whole grains: These include quinoa, rice, and brown rice Hydrating fluids: These include water, coconut water, and herbal tea Electrolyte-rich drinks: These include Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) packets or homemade solutions with salt, sugar, and water
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