What is the recovery diet for a patient with Typhoid Fever?

drravi

My relative is recovering from Typhoid and is very weak. What foods should they eat to regain strength, and what foods must be strictly avoided during this recovery period?

isabella

During recovery from typhoid fever, it’s important to focus on light, nutritious, and easily digestible foods that help rebuild strength and immunity. Recommended foods include soft-cooked vegetables, fresh fruits, rice, oats, dal (lentils), soups, boiled eggs, yogurt, and plenty of fluids like water, coconut water, and herbal teas. These foods provide essential vitamins, proteins, and energy without straining the digestive system. Foods to avoid include spicy, oily, fried, or heavy processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, and raw salads or unwashed vegetables, as these can irritate the gut or slow recovery. A gradual return to a normal diet, combined with adequate rest, ensures the body regains strength safely and effectively.

ava

During typhoid recovery, patients should eat light, easily digestible, and nutritious foods like boiled rice, porridge, soups, yogurt, bananas, and boiled vegetables to regain strength. Small, frequent meals and plenty of fluids such as water or coconut water help maintain hydration. Avoid spicy, oily, fried, and high-fiber foods, as well as caffeine and carbonated drinks, since they can upset the stomach. With proper rest and a gentle diet, energy and strength usually return within a few weeks.