What To Eat, And What To Avoid, During A Cold
A stuffy and often runny nose, a sore and itchy throat, all accompanied by bouts of sneezing and regular cough: a cold is not a fun experience. With the right diet, you can make sure your cold goes away soon, and that symptoms are minimal.
Here are a few tips on what to eat, and what to avoid.
Hot, Soothing Chicken Soup
There’s a reason why ‘chicken soup’ has come to mean comfort food. When you have a cold, chicken soup can clear nasal passages and congestion. Soup also helps with sore, inflamed throats.
Fresh, Hot Ginger Tea
You probably know that ginger tea is so good when you have a cold. But recent studies show that you’d do well to drink it all the time. Ginger may actually be able to suppress viruses, protecting you well before you get a cold.
Dairy: Milk, And Ice Cream
Until recently, experts warned us all to stay off dairy when we suffered from colds. However, there’s not much evidence to prove this So if you think an ice cream would help you relax and ‘take a break’ from your cold, then simply have one!
Coffee And ‘Happy Juice’
It’s true that you need plenty of fluids when you have a cold, but you’re probably better off avoiding these. Both coffee and alcohol can dry your system, instead of hydrating it.
Citrus Fruits
Limes and oranges are great when you are getting a cold. If you’ve got a severe infection, they can’t help much. If you catch it early, though, these citrus fruits can help you feel better and heal faster.
Knowing what to eat and what not to eat is crucial to dealing with colds. Make sure your diet is a safe one; you’ll heal faster, and get a break from all the irritating symptoms.
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