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.