Up the intake of carbohydrates. Porridge, soft rice, baked potatoes are all good food items to add to a typhoid patient’s diet.
Make it a point to give the patient semi-solid food since it is easy to digest.
It is also vital to provide the body with as much fluid as possible. Deadly typhoid has a tendency to cause severe dehydration, so it’s best to give the patient adequate proportions of fruit juices, lassi, glucose water, lime juice, and coconut water.
Alternatively, you can also give him/her good servings of water-rich fruits.
Generally, a high-calorie diet is also suggested. This includes food items such as bananas, potatoes etc.
Up the consumption of dairy products such as milk and yogurt.
Soups such as spinach soup, vegetable soup, carrot soup, chicken soup, and mushroom soup can also be given.
Fish
shrimp, and seaweed are great sources of iodine. You need iodine for a healthy thyroid, but avoid large amounts of iodine-rich choices like kelp. That may make your condition worse.
Yoghurt
The humble curd finds its place in the sun as it is one of the best foods for the thyroid gland.
Dairy products, mainly yoghurt, are very nutritious and help to fulfil the iodine requirements of the body.
Iodine is needed for the optimal working of the thyroid gland.
Fruits: Apples, Pears and Citrus
Apples, pears, plums and citrus fruits are abundant with pectins, which help with detoxifying the body of mercury – one of the most critical metals that have been connected to thyroid problems.
Nuts and Seeds
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and nuts are rich sources of zinc.
Low levels of Zinc have been associated with thyroid problems. Add to the salads or munch on these as snacks to replenish your body with zinc.
Legumes and Beans
Beans and legumes are rich, not just in Zinc but fibre as well.
These help to regulate the digestive system, especially the bowel movement and prevent constipation.
Chickpeas are one of the healthiest options for thyroid problems.
Green Tea
Hail the Orient. Green tea is known all over the world as a sure shot metabolism booster.
Green tea has catechins, a kind of antioxidant that forces the fat cells to release the fat and help the liver burn off the excess fat.
Whole Grains
The body uses up more energy to digest whole grains.
The metabolism increases with the extra fibre as the body has to work harder to break down the whole grains.
Try to eat oats, brown rice, sprouts, sprouted grain bread and quinoa to rev up your metabolism and help your thyroid gland.
Avocado
Avocado is almost the wonder food of modern nutrition
Packed with antioxidants, good fats, fibre and essential nutrients, avocado is a must for those who have an imbalanced functioning thyroid.
Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in calcium and vitamin C.
It helps the body boost metabolism and is rich in fibre.
Anything that helps increase metabolism is beneficial for thyroid patients.
Broccoli rises the TEF- Thermic Effect of Food, i.e. it increases the body’s metabolism once eaten.
