Diet intake for Dengue Patients : These 5 healthy food items must be consumed for quick recovery

New Delhi: Rainy Season is around the corner, which means inception of infectious diseases like dengue and chikungunya. This means even healthy person can fall ill due to one single mosquito bite.

There are differnet symptoms when one is suffering from such illness as muscle and joint pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, vomiting and nausea. If one is suffering from it, must intake following food items in there diet.

• Coconut water

Drinking coconut water not only brings freshness to the face, but also relieves constipation problem. Apart from this, coconut water is also beneficial curing dengue. Dengue causes dehydration, so coconut water will keep you hydrated. It is also a natural source of minerals and electrolytes.

• Orange

If one wants a quick recovery from dengue and to increase platelets, the diet must include the rich and sour fruits which are reach in Vitamin-C. Orange is rich source of Vitamin C. Fruits such as kiwi and lemon can also be consumed.

• Papaya

Papaya has many medicinal properties. It is also used in many home remedies. The study suggests that papaya seeds are a medicine for the Aedes mosquito. Some further research suggests that papaya helps to increase blood platelet rapidly in dengue patients. All you have to do is make a juice of papaya leaf and drink it twice a day.

• Spinach

Spinach is a rich source of iron and omega-3 fatty acids, which substantially improves the immune system. Apart from this, its intake also helps in increasing the platelet count. Therefore, a dengue patient should consume it regularly.

• Broccoli

Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin K, which helps improve blood platelets. It is also rich in antioxidants and minerals. If the platelet count is declining rapidly, the dengue patient should include broccoli in their daily diet.