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Is Besan Chilla Safe for Hepatitis B and Fatty Liver?
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Is Besan Chilla Safe for Hepatitis B and Fatty Liver? - #51055

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Is besan chilla good for person with hepatitis b and fatty liver? Some ppl say besan is warm in nature and should be avoided but I hv always read good about besan...Also pls suggest what kind of foods should a vegetarian person have? Especially what kind of vegetables/fruits should be included and what should be avoided? There are lots of myth around the good things to do

How long have you been diagnosed with hepatitis B and fatty liver?:

- 6 months to 1 year

What symptoms are you currently experiencing?:

- Mild fatigue

Have you made any dietary changes since your diagnosis?:

- Yes, minor changes
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Hello Thank you asking diet… Most of patients have lots of confusion regarding diet especially with hepatitis B and fatty liver IS BESAN CHILLA SAFE? yes but in moderation It is not harmful if cooked properly As in chilla oil used is less so it is generally safe ❌Deep fried besan foods are harmful ❌Excess oil and besan combination increases liver burden HOW TO EAT BESAN SAFELY -Make besan chilla thin -Use minimal oil - Add grated vegetables like bottle gourd or spinach -Avoid very spicy masala - Eat during lunch, not dinner 1-2 medium sized chilla is ok Not daily 2-3 times/week what actually harms? Sugar Refined flour Packaged flour Bakery items Overeating VEGATABLES FOR HEP B AND FATTY LIVER -Bottle gourd -Tori -Pumpkin -Parwal -Spinach -Methi leaves -Cabbage -Carrot -Beet Avoid -very oily sabzi -very spicy gravies -Heavy cream based dishes FRUITS Pomegranate Papaya Apple Guava Pear Limit-? Mango, banana, grapes GRAINS -Old rice -Multigrain roti -jowar/bajra -oats AVOID -Refined flour White bread PROTEIN SOURCE - Moong dal -Masoor dal -toor dal -paneer -Curd FATS 2-3 tsp oil per day Usd mustard oil - groundnut oil rotation Avoid-Reheated oil, vanaspathi Daily have 30 min walk -Early dinner Sleep before 11 pm Wishing you a good health 😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Hepatitis b is viral disease Need proper treatment Take Punrnavadhi Kashayam 20ml bd Kravyadi ras 1tab bd AF Yakrithplihatkachurna 1tsp Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd Kalameghasva 20ml bd Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take 90days U ll get relief Follow up after 45days

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IT IS GOOD THAT YOU ARE THINKING CAREFULLY ABOUT FOOD BECAUSE WITH HEPATITIS B AND FATTY LIVER DIET PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE MANY MYTHS CREATE CONFUSION ESPECIALLY ABOUT WHAT IS HOT OR COLD IN NATURE BESAN CHILLA IN MODERATION IS GENERALLY SAFE FOR A PERSON WITH HEPATITIS B AND FATTY LIVER PROVIDED YOUR DIGESTION IS GOOD BESAN IS MADE FROM CHANA DAL IT IS PROTEIN RICH AND LIGHTER THAN MANY OTHER FLOURS WHEN COOKED PROPERLY THE IDEA THAT BESAN IS TOO HEATING AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE AVOIDED IS AN OVERGENERALIZATION PROBLEM HAPPENS ONLY IF IT IS EATEN IN LARGE QUANTITY DEEP FRIED OR WITH TOO MUCH OIL IF YOU MAKE THIN CHILLA WITH MINIMAL OIL ADDING LAUKI PALAK METHI OR GRATED CARROT IT CAN BE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTION 2 TO 3 TIMES A WEEK WITH FATTY LIVER THE MAIN GOAL IS TO REDUCE LIVER INFLAMMATION IMPROVE FAT METABOLISM AND SUPPORT DETOXIFICATION A SIMPLE SATTVIC AND EASY TO DIGEST DIET WORKS BEST INCLUDE WHOLE MOONG DAL MASOOR DAL SMALL QUANTITY OF TOOR DAL STEAMED OR LIGHTLY COOKED VEGETABLES LIKE LAUKI TORI TINDA PARWAL PUMPKIN CARROT BEETROOT IN MODERATION PALAK METHI CABBAGE IN SMALL QUANTITY RIDGE GOURD BOTTLE GOURD ARE VERY GOOD FRUITS THAT ARE SAFE INCLUDE PAPAYA POMEGRANATE APPLE PEAR GUAVA ORANGE MOSAMBI DRAGON FRUIT AVOID VERY SWEET FRUITS IN LARGE QUANTITY LIKE MANGO CHIKOO GRAPES ESPECIALLY IF FATTY LIVER IS MODERATE OR SEVERE USE SMALL AMOUNT OF COW GHEE OR COLD PRESSED MUSTARD OIL AVOID REFINED OIL VANASPATI DEEP FRIED FOOD BAKERY ITEMS WHITE SUGAR SOFT DRINKS PACKAGED JUICES MAIDA PRODUCTS AND EXCESS SALT AVOID EATING LATE AT NIGHT KEEP DINNER LIGHT AND BEFORE 8 PM DO NOT OVEREAT EVEN HEALTHY FOOD CAN BURDEN THE LIVER IF PORTION IS LARGE DRINK WARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY YOU MAY TAKE LUKEWARM WATER WITH A FEW DROPS OF LEMON IN THE MORNING IF NO ACIDITY MODERATE WALKING FOR 30 MINUTES DAILY HELPS REDUCE LIVER FAT MILD FATIGUE IS COMMON IN HEPATITIS B SO ENSURE ADEQUATE PROTEIN BUT AVOID HIGH PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE REGULAR MONITORING OF LIVER FUNCTION TESTS IS IMPORTANT THERE IS NO NEED TO FEAR SIMPLE HOME COOKED FOOD FOCUS ON FRESH LIGHTLY COOKED BALANCED MEALS AND REGULAR ROUTINE THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FOLLOWING RANDOM MYTHS IF YOU SHARE YOUR CURRENT LIVER FUNCTION VALUES I CAN GUIDE YOU MORE SPECIFICALLY ACCORDING TO YOUR CONDITION

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yes, besan chilla is safe and beneficial for a vegetarian with hepatitis B and fatty liver, provided it’s cooked lightly and not oily. - Practical tip: Prepare besan chilla with minimal oil, add vegetables (spinach, bottle gourd, carrots), and avoid deep frying. Foods to Include---- - Vegetables: Leafy greens (spinach, kale), cruciferous (broccoli, cabbage), gourds (bottle gourd, ridge gourd), carrots, beets. - Fruits: Papaya, apple, pear, watermelon, pomegranate, citrus fruits (vitamin C rich). - Grains: Oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat (in moderation). - Legumes: Moong dal, lentils, chickpeas (including besan), edamame. - Healthy fats: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, avocado. - Protein: Paneer (low-fat), tofu, sprouts. Foods to Avoid---- - Fried and oily foods. - Excess sugar and refined carbs (white bread, sweets). - Red meat and processed foods. - Full-fat dairy. - Alcohol (strictly avoid). Lifestyle Tips---- - Eat small, frequent meals to reduce liver load. - Stay hydrated with warm water or herbal teas (ginger, cumin, coriander). - Exercise moderately (walking, yoga, light strength training). - Avoid late-night eating.

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Try making besan of moong dal. Channa dal can be a little hard to digest and you may experience bloating. Some othe rtips to follow: ?? Do’s: ?? Millet roti Buttermilk (daily include in your meal) Moong dal (green and yellow both are ok) All fruit vegetables Leafy vegetables (except methi and dil) ??? Yogasan : ??? 1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) 2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 3. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) 4. Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) 5. Halasana (Plow Pose) 6. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose) 7. Matsyasana (Fish Pose) 8. Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Spinal Twist) 9. Surya Namaskar 10. Malasan (Squats Pose) ??? Pranayam : ??? 1. Anulo Vilom 2. Bhramari 3. Kapalbhati 4. Shitali 5. Sitkari ? Donot’s: ? Tea Coffee Addictions Dals (except moong) Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products ?? Medication: ?? Tab. Live 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Kamdudha Vati (praval yukt) 2 tabs twice a day before food. Syp. Bhunimbadi Kadha 2 tsp twice a day before food. Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 2 tabs at night with one glass hot water.

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HELLO, IS BESAN CHILLA SAFE IN HEPATITS B AND FATTY LIVER? YES- In moderation, besan is generally safe WHY? -Besan is made from chana dal -It is high is protein, low glycemic, and non oily by nature -For fatty liver, weight control and insulin balance are important- besan actually helps ABOUT THE “WARM NATURE” MYTH In Ayurveda, -besan is considered warming -But “warm” does NOT mean harmful for liver automatically -It becomes problematic only if –you already have high pitta symptoms (burning, acidity, yellowish eyes, irritability, mouth ulcers) -It is eaten fried, spicy, or with too much oil If your only symptom is mild fatigue, and no strong pitta signs, plain besan chilli with minimal oil is fine HOW TO EAT BESAN CHILLA SAFELY? -use little ghee or cold pressed oil -add grated bottle gourd or spinach -avoid too much green chilli -avoid eating it at night -don’t combine with curd at night Best time= breakfast or early lunch DIET FOR HEPATITIS B + FATTY LIVER GOAL -reduce liver load -improve digestion -reduce fatty accumulation -calm pitta VEGETABLES TO INCLUDE -bottle gourd -ridge gourd -tinda -pumpkin -bitter gourd -carrot -beetroot -spinach well cooked, not daily -methi leaves Cooked, warm, lightly spiced food is better than raw salads FRUITS TO INCLUDE -pomegranate excellent for liver -papaya -apple -pear -sweet lime mosambi -small quantity of black grapes Avoid very sour fruits AVOID/LIMIT -deep fried food -panner in excess -cheese -refined flour -bakery items -packaged juice -excess banana -very sour curd -pickles -red chilli -heavy rajma/chole frequently -alcohol strict no PROTEIN SOURCE VERY IMPORTANT FOR FATTY LIVER Many vegetarians go low protein and that worsens fatty liver INCLUDE -moong dal best -massor dal -besan -tofu better than panner -sprouts lightly steamed -buttermilk daytime only, diluted IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION Hepatits B itself does not require extreme food restriction unless liver enzymes are very high FATTY LIVER IMPROVES MAINLY WITH -weight control -sugar control -regular walking 30-40 mins daily -no alcohol -no overeating YES, besan chilla is safe Warm nature fear. is exaggerated Focus on light, simple, cooked vegetarian food Avoid heavy, fried, spicy, processed food DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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