Importance of Diet

Cellulitis is bacterial infection of the skin, leading to redness, swelling, and pain of the deeper layers of the skin. Diet allows medical treatment by:

• Increasing immunity to fight infection
• Reducing inflammation and swelling
• Promoting healing of skin and tissue
• Averts reinfection

Goals of the Diet 

• Comprises immune-stimulatory and anti-inflammatory foods
• Provide good quality proteins for tissue repair
• Contain vitamin C and zinc to promote wound healing
• Avoid foods that fuel inflammation or slow healing
• Keep yourself well-hydrated and with normal blood flow

Daily Diet Chart for Cellulitis 

Recommended Food for Cellulitis 

1. Immune-Boosting & Anti-Inflammatory Food

• Turmeric (curcumin), ginger, garlic, tulsi, cinnamon
• Green leafy vegetables: spinach, methi, broccoli, drumstick leaves
• Omega-3 foods: flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, fish (salmon, sardines)

2. Protein-Rich Foods (tissue repair)

• Pulses: moong dal, masoor dal, chana dal
• Paneer, tofu, milk, curd
• Eggs, chicken, fish (non-vegetarian)

3. Vitamin C-Rich Foods (wound healing)

• Amla, guava, orange, lemon, papaya, pomegranate

4. Iron & Zinc-Rich Foods (for immunity)

• Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, jaggery, dates, spinach, beetroot

5. Probiotics (for gut & skin health)

• Curd, buttermilk, fermented foods (idli, dosa, dhokla)

Foods to Avoid in Cellulitis  

• Oily and fried foods – delayed healing and increase in inflammation
• Refined carbohydrates and sweet foods – compromise immunity (sweets, pastries, cold drinks)
• Processed foods – bakery, packaged snacks, instant noodles
• Red meat and processed meat – enhance inflammatory response
• Smoking and alcohol – reduce blood circulation and slow down tissue healing

Lifestyle Tips

• Shower regularly (dry and clean the infected area)
• Drink lots of water (8–10 glasses + soups + coconut water)
• Do not scratch or rub the infected area
• Introduce gentle exercise (after cure) to allow blood circulation
• Use loose cotton clothing
• Manage diabetes or obesity, as they raise the risk of recurrence

A diet of cellulitis must include protein, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory foods like moong dal, greens, turmeric milk, amla, nuts, fish, and chicken with the exclusion of fried food, sweets, and processed food. Vitamin C diet and proper hydration support quick wound healing and immunity. Coupled with antibiotics and appropriate medical treatment, this diet reduces the severity of infection, accelerates recovery, and prevents recurrences.

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