Diet Chart For ovarian cyst
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2024
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Generally, Ovarian cysts are harmless, but sometimes they become so large that they rupture and cause damage to the ovary. There are various medical treatments for diagnosing the cyst. However, natural therapies might help to cure the same. The ovarian cyst treatment diet should include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, cabbage, eggplant, carrots, and brussels sprouts should be consumed in larger quantities. Handful of nuts, watermelon, oranges, guavas, papaya, pear and apricots are most important components of the Ovarian cyst diet. Eat foods rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids because they help control hormone disruptions as well as insulin resistance. Stick to organic foods as much as possible as pesticides can disrupt hormone balances.
Ovarian cyst Diet should exclude food rich in carbohydrates, junk food, toxic and acidic foods as they cause hormonal imbalance and weaken the immune system. Diet including sugar and less fresh vegetables could prevent the removal of toxins thereby causing ovarian cysts. Over cooked and baked vegetables should be avoided. Reduce intake of alcohol as it can elevate estrogen levels. Eat fewer wheat products because wheat contains phytic acid which binds minerals like magnesium and zinc, both of which are essential for hormone balance and preventing cramps.
Diet Chart
Sunday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | 4 Idli + Sambar 1/2 cup/ 1 table spoon Green chutney/ Tomato Chutney |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | green gram sprouts 1 cup |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 3 Roti+1/2 cup salad + Fish curry ( 100 gm fish)+ 1/2 cup cabbage subji. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti / chappati.+ Tomato subji 1/2 cup. |
Monday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | 2 Slice brown bread.+1 slice low fat cheese+2 Boiled egg white. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Veg pulav rice 1 cup+ 1/2 cup Soya Chunk curry+ 1/2 cup Butter Milk. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 cup light tea+ 2 wheat rusk. |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 roti/ Chapathi+ Ladies finger subji 1/2 cup. |
Tuesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Chappati 3 + 1/2 cup Potato green peas curry. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1/2 cup boilled black channa |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 1 cup rice+ 1/2 cup Dhal+ Palak subji 1/2 cup+ 1/2 cup low fat curd. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Broken wheat upma 1 cup+ 1/2 cup green beans subji |
Wednesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Methi Parata 2+ 1 tbs green chutney. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 1 cup rice+ chicken curry( 150 gm chicken+ 1 cup cucumber salad. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Cup light tea+ Brown rice flakes poha 1 cup. |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Wheat dosa 3 + 1/2 cup Bitter guard subji. |
Thursday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Vegetable Oats Upma 1 cup+ 1/2 cup low fat milk. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | plane Yoghurt with raw vegetables / grilled vegetables -1 cup |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 1/2 cup rice + 2 medium chappati+1/2 cup Kidney beans curry+ Snake guard subji 1/2 cup. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 cup boilled channa+ light tea 1 cup. |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti/ chapati+ 1/2 cup mix veg curry |
Friday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Mix veg Poha 1 cup+ 1/2 cup low fat milk. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 3 Chappati+ 1/2 cup cluster beans subji+ Fish curry(100g fish) 1/2 cup. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 cup tea+ + 2 biscuits ( Nutrichoice or Digestiva or Oatmeal.) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Broken wheat upma 1 cup+ 1/2 cup green beans subji |
Saturday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Utappam 2+ 1 tbs green chutney. |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 cup boilled channa |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | 1 cup rice+ Soya chunk curry1/2 cup+ Ladies finger subji 1/2 cup+ small cup low fat curd. |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Limit the intake of high energy fruits. Eg: Banana, Jack fruit,Mango, Chikku.) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti / chappathi+Ridge guard subji 1/2 cup. |
Food Items To Limit
Refined cereals, Sugary drinks such as soda or juice, cookies, cakes, and candy, Pastries, Margarines, Ice cream, Fast foods, Deep fried foods.
Symptoms are aggravated by consumption of certain types of foods so staying away from refined flour, Sugary drinks such as soda or juice, cookies, cakes, and candy, Pastries, Margarines, Ice cream, Fast foods, Deep fried foods and full fat dairy products. Replacing such foods with raw fruits, green leafy vegetables and foods with a low glycemic index help to maintain the nutrition value.
Do's And Dont's
Do's:
- Hot fomentation may help ease the pain and reduce the cramps.
- Routine exercises also help in reducing symptoms of Ovarian Cyst. Ensure regular exercises, meditation, yoga for better management of body weight.
- Eat fresh foods after washing them thoroughly to avoid pesticides and environmental toxins.
- Get eight hours of refreshing sleep.
- Drink plenty of water. Keep yourself hydrated.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid excessive soda, coffee, refined sugars.
- Do not ignore any Cyst for long time.
Food Items You Can Easily Consume
- Cereal: Brown rice, whole wheat, oats, jowar, bajra, ragi Pulses: red gram, green gram, black gram, bengal gram Vegetables: all gourds-bitter gourd, snake gourd, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, ivy gourd, ladies finger, tinda,green leafy vegetables
- Fruits: citrus fruits-orange, mousambi, grape fruit, lemon; berries-strawberry, blueberry, black berry; cranberry, cherries, papaya, pineapple, guava.
- Milk and milk products: low fat milk, low fat curd.
- Meat,fish & egg: Skin out chicken, egg white, fish like salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, tuna.
- Oil: 2 tsp (10ml)
- Sugar: 2 tsp (10gm)
- Other beverages: green tea.
References
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