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Anorexia is loss of appetite i.e.
lack of interest in eating. |
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Emotional stress or depression | |
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Medication | | 3.
| Sickness | |
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Inactive lifestyle | |
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These natural remedies are sure to help you perk up your appetite.
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Mint (phudina): 1 to 2 tablespoons of mint juice daily in the morning helps to
whet your appetite. | | 2.
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Apple: The old saying "An apple a day, keeps a doctor away" stays true
for anorexic individuals as apples aid in digestion and also boost your appetite. |
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Ajwain (carom seeds): Swallowing 1 teaspoon of ajwain with or without water 3
to 4 times a day is another remedy to enhance your appetite. |
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Asafoetida (hing): Two pinches of asafoetida mixed in 2 teaspoons of ghee when
taken before meals also helps to overcome anorexia. | |
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Pineapple: Having a few pieces of pineapple sprinkled with salt and black pepper
helps to restore a lost appetite, especially for kids. | |
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Lemon: Equal quantities of lemon and ginger juice should be consumed every day
before meals to decrease anorexia. Alternatively Appetizing Drink is also a good
remedy to perk up your appetite. | |
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Tea and coffee
Refined foods
like refined flour, pasta, sugar and Ready-to-eat foods like wafers, popcorn etc. |
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Eat in a relaxed and calm environment and make it a pleasurable experience and
not a "task" that has to be completed. Never skip your breakfast and
snack. | | 2.
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Have frequent and small snacks that are healthy and are high in protein and calories.
Try a filling shake or a glass of fruit juice like the Fruit Cocktail, if you
don't feel like eating much. | |
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Have variety in terms of colour and texture of food to be served. Present foods
in a child-like fun way. Make sandwiches into interesting shapes or decorate fruits,
breads and vegetables with interesting toppings. | | 4. | Avoid
drinking liquids at meal times as they can give a feeling of fullness causing
you to eat less. | | 5. | Have
a walk before meals if possible. Fresh air often helps to perk up our appetites,
as does a little activity. | |
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Appetizing
Drink
Fruit Cocktail |
