Tuberculosis is an infection of Lungs,You may experience Cough and weight loss.The recovery process may be long depending on the severity of the condition.Tuberculosis lease the patient weak and malnourished.The core emphasis of the Tuberculosis Diet is to supplement the Medicines and clear the weakness in the body.
1. High Protein Diet
Eat Food rich in proteins. Some sources of good protein are Fish, Lean meat, Chicken, Eggs, Unpolished Lentils, Soybeans. High protein diet helps in repair of the damaged cells, promotes growth and protects the body from malnutrition.Eat more pulses,sprouts and beans.
2. Vitamins
Eat food that is rich in vitamins like green leafy vegetables and seasonal fruits or you can take vitamin supplements also.
Eat plenty of Fish liver oil, Liver, Milk, Egg yolk, Spinach, lettuce, Turnip, Almonds and other dry fruits as these are good sources of Vitamin A.
Vitamin B complex:Yeast, whole grain, lentils, milk, green-leafy vegetables, eggs, nuts, sunflower seeds are some sources of vitamin B complex.
Vitamin C:Citrus fruits, berries, vegetable, Tomatoes are rich sources of Vitamin C.
3. IRON
Iron from natural food sources should be considered as the Iron supplements available in the market are not devoid of side effects, hence the natural iron is the best and healthiest option.
Meat,Seafood,Oysters ,Fish,Mussels,Tofu and beans,Chick peas,Black eyed peas
Vegetables,Spinach,Onions,Pumpkin,Beet root,Turnip And other green leafy vegetables.
4. Milk-Take milk with protein powder two to three times a day.
5.Carbohydrates-You can have normal quantities of carbs and fats.So take your roti,rice chapati,potato and vegetables.You can also have oil,ghee.Oil should be polyunsaturated or unsaturated.
6.Others-Take plenty of water and fluids.for snacks you can have idli,vada,bread fruits like banana,apple.
Take thin soups avoid deep fried foods like samosa,pakodas,chips.
Avoid cold drinks,cold water.ice cream,chilled food from the refrigerator.
Avoid heavy meal eat in small quantities.Take early Dinner.