With the recent arrival of monsoon in India, fresh fear of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue has emerged across the nation. The world health organization (WHO) has identified Dengue, also as a fast emerging pandemic-prone viral disease in many parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the global medical infrastructure has collapsed due to COVID-19, Dengue would have been the last thing we have wanted to hear. That is why in this article Nutritionist Avni Kaul (India\u2019s leading nutritionist and dietician)<\/a> shares a diet that can help people to strengthen their immunity against dengue as well as fight the disease if they get infected from Aedes mosquito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Papaya leaf<\/strong> is rich in papain and chymopapain enzymes, which improves our digestive system and cure many digestive disorders including stomach bloating. A healthy digestive system is the first step towards a stronger immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Papaya leaf is also helpful in increasing the platelet count in the blood therefore is an excellent food both for prevention and for the treatment of dengue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. <\/strong>Citrus foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Citrus foods are rich in vitamin C which is an immunity booster. Vitamin C helps in the production of white blood cells which are the disease-fighting cells of the body. These foods are also loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from damage from free radicals. Some citrus foods include- lemons, papaya (fruit part), amla, muskmelon, grapes, Jamun (blackberry), baked capsicum, raw tomato in a salad, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. <\/strong>Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This common Indian kitchen herb is accepted as \u2018wonder drug\u2019 in Ayurveda over the centuries. Garlic\u2019s immune-boosting properties come from its sulfur-containing compounds called allicin. Garlic is also considered as a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal food. Ginger is also very helpful in treating sore throat, inflammation, nausea, and other symptoms of dengue fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. <\/strong>Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Being an antiseptic and metabolism booster, turmeric acts as both preventives as a curative diet for dengue fever. During the current weather one can start taking turmeric milk in their daily diet to give themselves the maximum protection against dengue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. <\/strong>Pomegranates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pomegranates are packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants. In fact, pomegranate juice has three times as many antioxidants as other antioxidant-rich beverages, such as green tea. Plus the fruit is packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, folate, etc \u2013 making it a superfood to boost the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pomegranate works as both preventive as well as curative diet for dengue fever. The fruit is high in iron, making it a great food for maintaining a normal blood platelet count. It also helps to reduce fatigue and tiredness that are caused due to viral infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n