Foods play an important role in boosting the body’s immune system.
You might be asking what foods to include in your diet if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) in order to recover and prevent repeated UTIs. I will be discussing the healthiest foods to eat when you have a UTI in this blog.
What foods may you eat to treat a UTI?
When you have a UTI, it is best to follow a balanced, whole-foods diet. The following foods are advised: cranberries and other fresh fruit, leafy green vegetables, complex carbohydrates like whole grains, and prebiotic foods like onions and leeks. To clear a urinary tract infection, it’s also crucial to consume lots of water.
Let’s look more closely at what I suggest you consume (and how they can help you feel better and prevent repeat UTIs) when you have an active urinary tract infection:
Foods You Should Eat.
*Water
Make sure you are drinking enough water before talking about any food!
According to scientific studies, consuming 1.5 liters of water in addition to the recommended amount can help avoid UTIs.
Water consumption can assist in clearing an infection that is still active.
*Cranberries
Cranberry, a well-known treatment for cystitis, also aids in the treatment of UTIs due to a substance called D-mannose. Cranberries are rare in Nigeria, but it can be replaced with strawberries.
*Leafy green vegetables
Especially healthy choices include broccoli, kale, and spinach. These are beneficial for your entire body, are nutrient-rich, and strengthen the immune system, which is obviously essential for fending off harmful microorganisms.
*Carbohydrates
While eating sugar might exacerbate a UTI, not all carbohydrates are harmful to you. Complex carbohydrates are a wonderful replacement for white processed carbohydrates, which are quickly converted to sugar and should be avoided if you have a UTI because they are high in fiber.
*Fruit
Fruit is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that strengthen your immune system and nourish your entire body. When sugar is best avoided during an illness, it is also a wonderful sweet reward.
