Nutrition In Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease that manifests itself in the form of fever, inflammation of the lymph nodes is observed, the composition of the blood changes, the liver and spleen are affected, and they increase.

The cause of the problem is a virus that belongs to the herpes family, known as the Epstein-Barr virus or DNA genome .

Infection occurs through close contact with an infected person:

• by airborne route (cough, sneezing);
• through saliva (kiss, sexual intercourse);
• transmissible transmission (blood transfusion).

The incubation period is from 5 to 25 days. Exacerbation is observed during the autumn-winter period.

Symptoms:

• angina, bronchitis, tracheitis;
• high body temperature;
• bone and muscle pain;
• increased sweating;
• weakness;
• severe headache, often progressing to migraine;
• inflammation of the lymph nodes, their size increases;
• enlargement of the spleen and liver is possible, both individually and together;
• herpes;
• common respiratory diseases.

Useful foods for mononucleosis

In mononucleosis, the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fats is most often disturbed, which must be balanced and maintained.

For humans, the optimal ratio between proteins, fats and carbohydrates is 1: 1: 4. This means that 10 grams of fat and 40 grams of carbohydrates should be consumed per 10 grams of protein.

Sufferers of the disease need to strengthen the immune system, which will help vitamins , especially A, C, P and group B. Therefore, nutrition should be directed to the consumption of products containing the necessary vitamin complex:

• drinks: compotes, pickles, fruit juices, berries, tomatoes, rosehip decoction, weak tea, coffee with milk;
• pasta: wheat and rye bread, but not freshly baked or dried, butter biscuits without butter;
• dairy products : fresh and condensed milk, skimmed cottage cheese, small amounts of sour cream, hard cheeses / cheeses (but not with a sharp taste);
• fats: vegetable oil and butter (not more than 50 grams per day);
• lean meats and dishes from them: poultry, rabbit, beef (fat-free); can be boiled, baked or stewed;
• lean fish: cod, pike, hake and others (boil or steam);
• porridge: buckwheat, wheat, rice, oatmeal, also pasta;
• fresh vegetables (without restrictions);
• fresh fruits and berries (excluding sour varieties);
• green spices and leafy vegetables: parsley, dill, lettuce leaves;
• eggs: at least twice a week 1 egg per day, prepared in the form of an omelet;
• fruit jam, sugar and honey in moderation.

Dangerous and harmful foods in mononucleosis:

• freshly baked bread and butter dough products;
• bacon and cooking fats;
• soups prepared on the basis of mushroom, meat and fish broths;
• fatty meats: pork, goose, duck, lamb;
• fatty fish species: catfish, sturgeon and others;
• canned food, marinades;
• caviar and canned fish;
• hard-boiled and fried eggs;
• spicy spices: black pepper, horseradish, mustard;
• alcoholic beverages;
• sour fruits and berries;
• confectionery made from chocolate and creams (chocolate only), ice cream;
• sweet carbonated drinks;
• cocoa, strong coffee;
• legumes ;
• mushrooms;
• radishes, turnips;
• green onions, sorrel, spinach.