I'm just getting over dengue and I'm a bit unsure about what I should be eating to bounce back quickly. Are there specific foods I should focus on to help my recovery? What kind of diet will give me the energy I need right now?
Protein-rich foods: These help rebuild muscle strength and repair body tissues:
Lean meats like chicken and fish
Eggs
Pulses and legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and beans
Nuts and seeds
Vegetarian options like paneer, curd, milk, soya, mix dal, rajma, chole, chana, chhena, drumsticks, sattu, and tofu
Vitamin C-rich fruits: These can boost your immune system:
Oranges
Lemons
Papayas
Leafy greens: These provide essential nutrients that aid in recovery:
Spinach
Kale
Nutrient-rich fruits: These include papaya and pomegranate
Whole grains: These include quinoa, rice, and brown rice
Hydrating fluids: These include water, coconut water, and herbal tea
Electrolyte-rich drinks: These include Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) packets or homemade solutions with salt, sugar, and water