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Dear Deeksha, Thank you for the question

Burning feet can occur due to peripheral nerve damage, diabetes or due to vitamin B deficiency or malabsorption of vitamins.

Most patients with burning feet show evidence of riboflavin deficiency. Vitamin B deficiency may leads to disturbance in cellular metabolism in the tissue causing accumulation of intermediate metabolites which may cause abnormal and excessive stimulation, or lower the pain and temperature threshold of peripheral sensory nerve endings. BFS(Burning feet syndrome)  is an early clinical phase of vitamin B12 deficiency related neuropathy.

For further management please consult a health care professional.

Here are some tips to manage burning feet

• Management & Treatment of vitamin B12 and Riboflavin (B2) deficiency involves repletion with B12 & B2 through natural dietary food sources or supplements that can be consumed under the supervision of a healthcare professional.  Some of the rich food sources of Vitamin B12 are Lean meat- chicken, fish, prawns, organ meat, Crabs, Eggs, Milk & milk products, Fortified cereals, Vegetables – Mushroom, beetroot, potato

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12 for a woman is 2.2µg/day

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin Riboflavin (B2) for a woman is 1.9-3.1µg/day

• Soaking the feet in cold water (not ice cold) for around 15 minutes can bring symptomatic temporary relief.
• Avoid exposing feet to heat.
• Keep yourself well hydrated drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day

Consume a balanced diet which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions. It can easily be achieved through a blend of the four basic food groups. The quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity. A balanced diet should provide around 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates, preferably from complex carbohydrates, about 10-15% from proteins and 20-30% from both visible and invisible fat.

As a general dietary guideline, for an apparently healthy individual/ with no specific health or nutrition needs and/or metabolic condition it is recommended to consume 2000kcal/d and the RDA for protein requirement is 46g/d for women.

Here are few guidelines for healthy balanced diet that can be considered:

• Have a Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.
• Try to incorporate the My plate Concept by dividing your plate into 4 quadrants, fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, the other two quadrants with cereals and protein. A small quantity of dairy intake is recommended.
• Some of the good sources of protein include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds, etc.  
• Begin your day with a well-balanced breakfast as it is an important meal of the day.
• Avoid skipping meals. Also, try to avoid fasting and feasting too often.
• Consume small frequent meals, with healthy snacking options.
• Consume minimum 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit as they are rich in Fiber, essential minerals & Vitamins as well as they give you a feeling of satiety.
• Try to consume more of Whole grains, Millets and Multigrain foods as they are a good source of fiber.
• Limit intake of deep-fried foods. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Have your last meal at least 2-3 hours before sleep time.
• Drink adequate amount of water (minimum 8 glasses) of water daily to keep yourself well hydrated
• Engage in at least 30-45 minutes brisk walk/physical activity of moderate intensity at least 5 days a week.
• Try and follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and Quality.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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