We all are well aware that foods which are low in fiber content should be avoided by people who are suffering from piles. But at times we are confused on what is the best food items to be consumed to get the best benefit in piles. We have categorically listed the food that can cause a havoc in piles and flare up the symptoms.
Processed meats: Hot dogs, Salami, Kababs etcs are very low in fiber and have high sodium content. Consuming less processed meats during piles is best.
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White flour: With bran and germ removed, white flour for maida does not have much fiber left. Bakery’s bread, biscuit, pasta, noodles are made from white flour and should be avoided.
Dairy products: Milk, cheese and other heavy cream products should be avoided. Yoghurt, on the other hand, is loaded with probiotics that feed the gut bacteria and thus can be consumed.
Red meat: Among all kinds of meat, this is one of the hardest to digest and can delay stool passing, thus is not beneficial for people with symptoms or tendencies swaying towards piles.
Fried foods: They are difficult to digest and may cause trouble while excreting.
Snacks and salty foods: These food items should be avoided by all, but especially people with piles. They cause bloating, making excretion a tedious task.
Spicy food: Not only low in fiber but spicy foods can also be associated with pain and discomfort for people with piles while passing stool.
Alcohol: Alcohol makes you dehydrated. Consuming alcohol for a patient may prove to aggravate stool passing. It dries up your stool and is not a good option for people with piles.
Caffeinated beverages: Strong tea and coffee are known to harden stools. This effect does not essentially work in the favor of people with piles, making it difficult to excrete.
Packaged foods: All kinds of pre-packed foods pumped with nitrogen to inflate, like chips, are not healthy in general, but due to lack of fiber they should be strictly avoided by people who are showing symptoms or have piles.
Piles is a condition that has no permanent cure if not managed properly. Giving a multi-dimensional approach to the treatment with Yoga, healthy daily routine, eating natural food, avoiding junk and readymade food and spending time in nature is the best way to control piles problem. In cases where there is aggravation in the symptoms help must be always taken from an Ayurvedic expert.