Foods to Avoid During a Shingles Outbreak
Excessively Processed Foods
Foods that are excessive processed tend to contain a lot of omega 6 fatty acids, added sugars, and salt. All of these ingredients would weaken the immune system and cause inflammation. Both effects may worsen the symptoms of shingles during an outbreak. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid excessively processed products, such as deep-fried foods, sweetened cereals, pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, sodas, sugary energy beverages, snack foods, high-fat chips, as well as low-fiber and high-fat crackers and bread. [2]
