Diet Rx

Diet for Blocked Nose

The most typical sign of blocked or infected nasal passages is a blocked or stuffy nose. Home therapies like saline nasal rinses or steam inhalation may also be used in addition to over-the-counter medicines. Medical intervention might be required in some circumstances.

Eat freely 19 foods

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

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY

  • Turmeric (Haldi)

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-FRESH

  • Garlic (Lehsun)
  • Ginger (Adrak)

FRUITS

  • Grapefruit (Chakotra)
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Pineapple (Anaanas)

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Holy Basil (Tulsi)
  • Spinach (Palak)

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Green tea
  • Honey

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Mustard oil

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Tomato

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Carrot
  • Onion

SPICES AND HERBS

  • Black Pepper
  • Cinnamon (Dalchini)
  • mint (Pudina )

In moderation 21 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Oats (Jaee)

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY

  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseeds (Alsi)

EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS

  • Egg White

FRUITS

  • Apple
  • Blueberries

GRAIN LEGUMES

  • Chickpeas (Chanai)
  • Lentils (Dals)

GRAINS

  • Whole Grain

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Cabbage (Patta gobi)
  • Cauliflower

MARINE FISH

  • Salmon (Rawas)
  • Tuna

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Tofu

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Almond (Badam)
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sunflower Seeds

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Bell pepper (Capsicum)
  • Broccoli

POULTRY

  • Chicken

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Sweet potato (Sakarkand)

Better avoided 23 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Red meat

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Wheat

DRINKS

  • Carbonated drinks( soda)
  • Tea

FRUITS

  • Banana
  • Citrus Fruits (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit)

JUNK FOOD

  • Fast food

MARINE SHELLFISH

  • Shellfish

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Cheese
  • Ice Cream
  • Milk
  • Yogurt

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Coffee
  • Pasta
  • White bread

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Cashew (Kaju)
  • Walnut (Akharoot)

OTHERS

  • Fried food

PROCESSED FOOD

  • Processed foods

PROTEIN FOOD

  • Peanut butter
  • Soy products
  • Chocolate
  • 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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