Diet Rx

Diet for Fever

Fever comes when the body temperature exceeds its normal range of 97-99°F (36.1-37.2°C). It typically indicates that the body is battling an infection or another illness. Depending on the person and the underlying cause, a fever's severity can change.

Eat freely 9 foods

Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.

AGGREGATE FRUITS OR DRUPES

  • Berries

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Rice porridge (Khichadi)
  • Sooji upma

EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS

  • Boiled Egg

FRUITS

  • Citrus Fruits (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit)

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Honey
  • Hot tea

OTHERS

  • Besan sheera
  • Vegetable Soup

In moderation 8 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • White rice

DRINKS

  • Herbal Tea

FRUITS

  • Fresh Fruits

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Yogurt

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Broth (Soup)
  • Coconut water

POULTRY

  • Chicken soup
  • Water

Better avoided 9 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Ice Cream

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Chilled beverages
  • Dairy Products (Milk, Cream, Butter, Cheese,
  • Pickles (Achaar)

SUGARS

  • Sweet
  • Alcohol
  • Canned and preserved foods
  • Deep fried foods
  • Junk Food

This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.

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