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Dietary Recommendations for Hepatitis Foods to Include and Avoid MEDINDIA MEDINDIA Consult Online Doctor Courses Explore Healthy Living News Health A Z Calculators Articles Drugs Directories Education More Search Medindia Medindia » Articles » Diet and Nutrition » Dietary Recommendations for Hepatitis Foods to Include and Avoid Dietary Recommendations for Hepatitis Foods to Include and Avoid About Latest Publications Written by Rakhee Maloo, BA Article Reviewed by Dietitian Arthi G, MSc, RD, CDE, PGDHA Last Updated on Aug 11, 2023 Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver – an organ that plays a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy by removing impurities from the food we eat. Hepatitis is caused by a virus and is classified into five different types: Hepatitis B, C and the less common types of Hepatitis A, D and E. Hepatitis B, C and D occur primarily due to contact with infected bodily fluids. The primary causes of Hepatitis A and E are consumption of contaminated water and food. Food includes eating un peeled and uncooked fruits, vegetables, raw oysters or raw shellfish both of which carry a higher risk of a Hepatitis A infection. Hepatitis can spread very fast and it can be fatal. It can also cause permanent liver damage. It is therefore extremely important for Hepatitis patients to watch their diet by eating the right types of food. The diet should include foods that are easy on the liver and exclude foods that cause the liver to work harder as this can delay a patient’s recovery from the disease. For a patient with Hepatitis food choices are not limited to a few bland dishes. There are plenty of healthy, tasty food options which are both beneficial for the liver and for the recovery process. Whole Grains and Millets are very beneficial to …

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