Dengue cases keep rising, and staying healthy at this time is a challenge. If you get dengue, eating nutritious food alongside taking a doctor's advice is essential to keep the body well.

Dengue causes the body's platelet count to fall, and various other physical problems can increase, so nutrition must be stepped up through nourishing food.

According to nutritionists, it is important to focus on nutritious food during dengue. Many people stop eating when they have a fever, which can lead to dehydration and a fall in platelets. So if someone at home has dengue, it is essential to give them certain foods.

Pomegranate contains plenty of vitamins and minerals. Eating it at this time raises the platelet count, and the fruit also relieves tiredness and fatigue.

Green coconut water is very good for health. Dengue fever causes dehydration through fluid loss, so drink plenty of coconut water, which contains essential nutrients such as electrolytes.

Orange and malta juice contain plenty of vitamin C and antioxidants, both of which help control dengue fever.

Kiwi is rich in vitamins and also contains potassium. It helps keep electrolyte levels and high blood pressure under control, and it also raises the red blood cell count.

Turmeric, a kitchen staple, has been used in treatment for ages. With dengue fever, mix a pinch of turmeric into a glass of milk and drink it. Turmeric milk has several health benefits.

Fenugreek is surely in every home, and it helps bring down high fever in dengue. But consult a doctor before taking it.

Broccoli is a good source of vitamin K, which helps raise blood platelets. Anyone with dengue should be given broccoli.

Spinach contains plenty of iron and omega-3 fatty acids, and it helps strengthen the immune system. Eating spinach will raise a dengue patient's platelets quickly.

Along with nutritious food, avoid oily and fried food during dengue, as well as spicy food. Do not drink caffeinated drinks either. These foods do the body no good and instead increase tiredness and illness.

The article draws on The Indian Express.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.