Diet Rx

Diet for Dark Circle

Around the eyes, black circles give the appearance of having dark, discolored skin. Treatment options could include using lotions, serums, or other cosmetic procedures along with modifying one's lifestyle, such as obtaining more sleep.

Eat freely 20 foods

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

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY

  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseeds (Alsi)
  • Turmeric (Haldi)

FRUITS

  • Blueberries
  • Citrus Fruits (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit)
  • Dark chocolate
  • Papaya
  • Pineapple (Anaanas)
  • Watermelon

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Kale
  • Spinach (Palak)

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Green tea

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Almond (Badam)
  • Walnut (Akharoot)

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Beetroot (Chukandar)
  • Broccoli
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Carrot
  • Sweet potato (Sakarkand)

In moderation 21 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Fresh Fish
  • Lean meat

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Brown Rice
  • White rice

DRINKS

  • Herbal Tea

EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS

  • Egg White

FRUITS

  • Avocado
  • Fresh Fruits

GRAIN LEGUMES

  • Beans
  • Lentils (Dals)

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Ghee
  • Indian cottage cheese (Paneer)
  • Yogurt

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Tofu
  • White bread

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Coconut oil (Naariyal ka tel)
  • Olive oil (Jaitoon ka tel)
  • Seeds and nuts

POULTRY

  • Chicken

PROTEIN FOOD

  • Soy products
  • Leafy Vegetables

Better avoided 17 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Bacon
  • Red meat

BEVERAGES

  • Caffeine

DRINKS

  • Carbonated drinks( soda)

JUNK FOOD

  • Fast food

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Ice Cream

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Margarine (dalda)
  • Pasta

PROCESSED FOOD

  • Processed foods

SUGARS

  • Sugary foods
  • Alcohol
  • Chocolate
  • Processed and packaged food
  • Salty Foods
  • Spicy 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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