Now that we have talked some about the foods you should avoid, we will talk some about what is a healthy diet for a person infected with the herpes virus.
The herpes virus requires the amino acid arginine to help it reproduce itself. This is the reason that staying away from foods that contain this amino acid helps to decrease the herpes virus.
• The key to having a healthy diet when you have the herpes virus is to balance the lysine and arginine ratio.
That is, if you eat foods that contain a high ratio of arginine then counter it by eating foods that are also high in lysine. If it is difficult for you to eat a lot of food that is high in lysine then, you should consider using a supplement that contains lysine. The normal recommended dose of a lysine supplement for herpes would be 500mg.
A healthy diet for someone with the herpes virus would be one that included high fiber along with vegetables and fruits. Fish, chicken, whole grains and turkey is a healthy diet to follow when you are
It can also help slow down how often they reoccur. It is essential for anyone with herpes to drink plenty of water but it is especially important for someone with herpes. You should also avoid sugar, coffee and alcohol as these can increase your outbreaks.
Good foods include: • Fish
• Chicken • Whole grains • Turkey
• Lots of water
Things to avoid or reduce: • Sugar
• Coffee • Alcohol
In addition to all of this, you want to remember general health and nutrition advice. You want to keep your body in shape and at a healthy weight range – not over or under your ideal weight range. You want to eat a balance of foods from the different food groups each day and be sure you don’t skip breakfast or other meals. Try to reduce the amount of fast food and processed foods that you consume. Fresher is always better.
builds a stronger immune system that is better able to fight off the herpes virus.
What foods are good for you?
So are there any foods specifically good for herpes sufferers? Lysine has been proven to slow down the growth of the amino acid arginine that increases herpes outbreaks. Therefore, any foods
containing lysine will be food that is good for you. These foods include things like cold water fish, sprouts and vegetables. Also dairy products such as butter, egg yolks, cheese and milk contain lysine. Potatoes and cod liver oil are also good foods for you if you have the herpes virus.
There are many ways to eat these foods that are good for you and still have them taste good. These foods are not only good for your herpes but they are better for your general health which means you can plan meals that are great for the entire family. There are also many websites and books out there that offer cooking advice, recipes and more for people with herpes.
What foods are bad for you?
Some of the worst foods that you can eat if you suffer with the herpes virus are oats, nuts, Soya beans, coconuts and chocolate.
These foods are rich in arginine and may increase your
outbreaks. When you are suffering from an outbreak it can also be beneficial for you to avoid foods such as tomatoes and citrus fruits.
Products containing vinegars should be avoided if you have herpes. Processed foods and animal products are also very bad for you.
You should avoid drinking products that contain caffeine such as sodas and coffee as much as possible.
Try to avoid: • Oats • Nuts • Coconuts • Chocolate
• Citrus fruit
• Processed foods • Caffeine
• Sugar
What can you do at home nutrition wise to help?
So how can you improve your diet and nutrition at home? Do you need to have a specialist help you?
Can you prepare herpes-friendly meals at home? What are some easy ways you can have better nutrition at home?
The first thing that you need to do at home is to learn as much about nutrition as possible. The more informed you are the better choices you will be able to make.
• Knowing which foods increase the outbreaks, making them worse, will help you to avoid these foods.
On the other hand, knowing which ones to avoid when you are having an outbreak will help it to end faster. Avoiding these foods can also help the outbreak to be less severe. You will feel more confident and less stressed over your herpes because you will feel more in control of the virus.
Before going grocery shopping make a list of foods that are good for you and take that to the store with you. Stick to your list and that will help prevent you from buying foods that should be avoided. By eliminating these foods from your home you are help to rid yourself of the temptation to eat them.
You can also plan your meals around foods that are good for you. Whenever you are trying a new diet, this is always easier. Take the time to seek out some recipes that sound good to you and contain the foods you need in your diet.
What herbs help suppress herpes outbreaks?
One herb that helps herpes outbreaks is called Blackmores Lypsine. This product contains vitamin C, Zinc and Lysine which is what makes it so helpful. Other herbs help to build the immune system which will help to suppress herpes outbreaks. Some of the herbs that help in this way are listed below.
• Ginseng • Astragalus • Echinacea • Ginger • Ganoderma
Herbs can be used in different combinations to help slow down herpes outbreaks. One of the great things about using herbs to treat herpes is the fact that they are safe to use. Most come in a capsule form making them easy and convenient. The cost is also something to consider because normally herbs are much cheaper to purchase than most prescription drugs.
People also enjoy that when they choose herbs and vitamins or supplements, it is better than taking prescription medications that may have many other unwanted side effects. Most people enjoy being able to control their herpes outbreaks in a more natural way.
What vitamins can help reduce outbreaks?
Certain vitamins can help reduce the number o herpes outbreaks that you may suffer from. Vita E has been proven to help to decrease the length of time that an outbreak will last.
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Therefore, a diet that includes foods rich in vitamin E is healthy for a herpes sufferer. Vitamin B complex has been proven to also be very helpful.
Vitamin C helps to increase your immune system by helping your white blood cells fight against the infection of the herpes virus. This is very important since having a healthy immune system is a big part of the fight against herpes. Zinc also builds your immune system and
helps your body to protect against the viral diseases. However, anything containing citrus should be avoided during an outbreak.
Vitamin A has been found to help reduce the number of
outbreaks that a herpes sufferer deals with. It works because vitamin A helps the immune system to fight against any virus that invades the body. Since herpes is a virus then vitamin A can help reduce your outbreaks. Even so, Vitamin A is not normally recommended because it can build up in the body. In high doses it can become toxic. It has also been linked to birth defects so anyone pregnant should avoid this vitamin in large quantities.