Eczema is a skin condition marked by itchy and inflamed patches of skin. It is also referred to as “atopic dermatitis.” Eczema mostly affects children, but adults can also be affected. The main symptoms of this skin condition are itchy, dry, rough, flaky, irritated, and inflamed skin.

Eczema can affect the skin on any part of the body, but it is more common on the arms, inner elbows, back of the knees, or head. The exact cause of eczema is not known, but an overactive immune response to an irritant may cause eczema. To a large extent, eczema flare-ups are caused by the food consumed. An eczema-friendly diet should include food and snacks for eczema that prevent flare-ups and soothe the skin during a flare-up.

1. Food to eat for a person suffering from eczema
A healing diet works by avoiding foods that trigger eczema and incorporating foods safe for eczema. Snacks for eczema are rich in nutrients that help reduce inflammation and promote skin repair and maintenance.

Here’s a list of eczema-friendly foods and snacks:

• Bananas
• Papayas
• Bone broth
• Potatoes
• Buckwheat
• Oats
• Flaxseeds
• Beetroot
• Spring onions

2. Foods to avoid for an eczema patient
According to the eczema diet, the following foods trigger flare-ups and must be avoided.

Snacks for eczema should be made using foods that do not trigger flare-ups:

• Dairy products (many eczema patients are allergic to them)
• Grapes
• Kiwi
• Soy sauce
• Avocados
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Dried fruits
• Deli meats
• Eggs (a large number of eczema patients are allergic or sensitive to these)
• Corn or corn-based products
• Junk food

3. Interesting eczema-friendly recipes

• Banana pancakes
  These pancakes are primarily made from oats, spelt flour, bananas, and oat milk. You can top these pancakes with bananas for extra flavor.
• Buckwheat porridge
  Buckwheat is a gluten-free, antioxidant-rich grain that soothes the digestive tract. A porridge made from buckwheat is a good snack for eczema and is also packed with nutrients.
• Savory oatmeal with bone broth
  This is a nutritious breakfast recipe. It is good to soak the oats overnight and discarding the water before cooking. You can also add toppings like spring onion, Brussels sprouts, and mung bean sprouts to make it tastier.
• Roasted beets and sweet potatoes
  Beetroot and sweet potatoes are great foods for eczema as sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Rice bran oil can be used to roast them.
• Cream of rice porridge
  This can be made using brown rice for brownie points to make it healthier. The rice can be powdered in a blender, and it can be made in a jiffy.
• Spaghetti soup with vegetables
  This is an easy-to-make and quick recipe that is also a nutritious snack for eczema patients.
• Moong dal with rice
  All you need to do is soak moong dal and cook it in water; now, add the cooked dal to rice and serve hot.