Highlights

  • World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March every year
  • With proper care and a healthy diet TB can be defeated
  • TB patients must consume energy-boosting foods

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World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Food items that may help in recovery of TB

According to the World Health Organisation, millions of people fall prey to TB but with proper care and a healthy diet, this deadly disease can be defeated. 

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March every year, to spread awareness about this global epidemic and promote efforts to eliminate the disease.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), millions of people fall prey to TB but with proper care and a healthy diet, this deadly disease can be defeated.

TB patients must consume energy-boosting foods like whole-grain cereals, millets, ghee, nuts and seeds which are rich in carbohydrates and healthy fats.

Protein-rich food like meats and fish or lentils, milk and dairy products are equally recommended.

Ensure to consume all important vitamins and minerals. Fruits and veggies like mangoes, oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, guavas, amlas and tomatoes are excellent sources of Vitamin A, C and E.

Leafy vegetables are vital sources of vitamins and minerals and should be a part of a TB patient's diet with about 5-6 servings per day.

Also watch: 'Game changing' vaccine for Tuberculosis is almost here

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