Caused by inflammation of the liver, Jaundice is a disease that indicates the underlying disease process. During the breakdown of Red Blood Corpuscles or RBCs in the liver there is a by-product called as Bilirubin which is yellow in colour runs through the blood which gives the skin a yellowish tinge. If one suffers from this disease it is best to avoid certain foods that provide the liver with complex chemicals to process.
Foods that are recommended Jaundice patients are:
- At least eight glasses of water: Water helps to flush out the harmful waste-products of the liver which is Bilirubin and helps keep it level in the blood under check.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed.
- Coffee should be consumed in a moderate fashion as it has been observed to benefit the patient.
- Milk thistle, it is known to boost the recovery process by protecting the liver from harmful toxins.
- Honey, Pineapple and Mango: It has natural digestive enzymes.
- Fibre-rich vegetables and nuts: Fibres are known to absorb Bilirubin.
Also, avoid:
- Alcohol: It causes tremendous pressure on the liver to break down the by-product of digestion of alcohol.
- Saturated Fats: Found in animal fats, they are the hardest to digest.
- Refined sugar and Sodium
