Eating to Reduce Herpes Outbreaks
January 15, 2008 by Kitchen Table Medicine
Filed under Canker Sores, Herpes
Enhancement of the immune status is key to the prevention and control of herpes infection. A diet that avoids arganine-rich foods while promoting lysine-rich foods can be quite effective.
Foods to Emphasize
Especially during active cases of Herpes
• Vegetables
• Legumes
• Dairy products if not allergic to them (Cheese, Yogurt, Kefir, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Milk).
• All Fish & Seafood
• Chicken
• Turkey
• Eggs
• Organ Meats
• Potatoes
• Brewers Yeast
Foods to be Eaten with Discretion
These foods must be balanced with L-Lysine* and foods in the first group when herpes is inactive. During active herpes, these foods must be eliminated.
• Whole grain products (Cereals, Bread, Pasta, Pancakes, Lentils, Barley and other Grains.
• Oats
• Corn
• Rice
• Peas & Beans
• Sprouts
• Chick Peas
• Carob
• Foods containing seeds (Eggplant, Tomato, Squash)
• Fruits and Berries, which contain seeds, may be eaten.
• Citrus Fruits (may irritate canker sores)
* Foods high in lysine include most vegetables, legumes, fish, turkey, and chicken.
Foods to Always Avoid
• Chocolate
• Peanuts and Peanut Butter
• Sugar
• Cakes and Sweets
• Alcohol
• Coffee & Tea
• Nuts (Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Filberts, Pecans, Walnuts)
• Seed Meal (Tahini, Sesame Butter)
• Sunflower Seeds
• Coconut
• Bleached White Flour Foods
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i am confused as to the difference between beans and legumes and lentils. I am a vegetarian and would like to eat beans for protein, but also having HSV-1, your site says to not eat beans to prevent breakouts. help…..