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Posted on Wed, 13 Mar 2024
Question: need high protein diet chart
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Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (58 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you want vegetarian or mixed with non veg?


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Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (14 hours later)
I want mixex with Non Veg.. i have attached the medical prescription as well for your easy reference.
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Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
A high-protein diet for a liver cirrhosis patient should be carefully managed to ensure the liver can handle the protein load without causing additional stress. Here's a sample high-protein diet chart for someone with liver cirrhosis:

**Breakfast:**
- Scrambled eggs with spinach (cooked in olive oil)
- Whole-grain toast
- Freshly squeezed fruit juice (avoid citrus fruits)

**Mid-Morning Snack:**
- Greek yogurt with honey and almonds

**Lunch:**
- Grilled chicken or fish (salmon or tilapia)
- Quinoa or brown rice
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, zucchini)
- Small serving of mixed greens with olive oil and vinegar dressing

**Afternoon Snack:**
- Cottage cheese or tofu with sliced cucumber

**Dinner:**
- Baked or grilled lean protein (chicken, turkey, or fish)
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Steamed asparagus or green beans
- Spinach salad with a light vinaigrette dressing

**Bedtime Snack (if needed):**
- A small handful of unsalted nuts (e.g., almonds)

General dietary guidelines for liver cirrhosis patients:

1. **Moderate Protein Intake:** While a high-protein diet is recommended, it should still be moderate.

2. **Limit Sodium:** Reduce sodium intake to help manage fluid retention and swelling. Avoid processed and salty foods.

3. **Hydration:** Stay well-hydrated with water or herbal teas, but limit fluid intake if you have severe ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen).

4. **Limit Red Meat and Fatty Foods:** Reduce red meat and high-fat foods as they can be hard for the liver to process.

5. **Fruits and Vegetables:** Incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables, but be cautious with citrus fruits and those high in potassium if you have any related complications.

6. **Small, Frequent Meals:** Instead of three large meals, consider smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.

7. **Avoid Alcohol:** Completely abstain from alcohol as it can worsen liver damage.


I Hope Your Query is clear now.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI
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Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (27 minutes later)
Thanks you Sir for your prompt response.. Can you please suggest the diet chart as per Bengali recipes? Also the age of the patient is 61. So request you to revisit the diet chart based on that..
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Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Certainly! Here's a sample high-protein diet chart for a liver cirrhosis pa

Detailed Answer:
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Ok -

**Breakfast (নাস্তা):**
- Moong Dal Chilla (মুগ ডালের চিল্লা): .
- Luchi (লুচি): .
- Fresh fruit chaat (ফলের চাট): A mixed fruit salad with a sprinkle of black salt and roasted cumin powder.

**Mid-Morning Snack (টিফিন):**
- Mishti Doi (মিষ্টি দই): .

**Lunch (মধ্যবিত্তন):**
- Shorshe Bata Ilish (সর্ষে বাটা ইলিশ):
- Basmati rice (বাসমতি চাল): Served with ghee .
- Bhaja Moong Dal (ভাজা মুগ ডাল): .
- Aloo Bhate (আলু ভাতে):

**Afternoon Snack (টিফিন):**
- Shak Bhaja (শাক ভাজা):

**Dinner (রাতের খাবার):**
- Bhapa Ilish (ভাপা ইলিশ):
- Steamed brown rice (ভাপ বাদামী চাল): A healthier alternative to white rice.
- Jhinge Posto (ঝিঙে পোস্ত):
- Aloo Seddho (আলু সেদ্ধ):

**Bedtime Snack (নিদ্রার সময়ের টিফিন - if needed):**
- A small bowl of Chhena (ছেনা): Homemade cottage cheese.


I Hope Your Query is clear now.
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Need High Protein Diet Chart

Brief Answer: Please see detailed answer Detailed Answer: Hi, Do you want vegetarian or mixed with non veg? Thank You