Due to changes in weather, people are prone to getting colds and fevers. During this time, in addition to treatment, we also need to pay attention to our diet. What foods should we eat when we have a fever? What foods should we avoid? Today, we will introduce to you the dietary precautions and taboos for fever, so that everyone can understand.
What foods are good to eat when you have a fever?
1. Eat fruits and vegetables
Studies have shown that eating foods rich in calcium, zinc, and vitamins is beneficial for the production of antibodies by the mononuclear macrophage system. Leafy vegetables contain a lot of vitamin C, which has a certain inhibitory effect on cold viruses. Many vegetables and fruits such as radishes, pears, kiwis, citrus fruits, and various mushrooms can improve the body's immune system and have a certain preventive effect against colds. Eating zinc-rich seafood such as oysters can also help regulate the body's cellular immune status to defend against colds. In addition, fruits and vegetables are alkaline foods, and their consumption can maintain a certain alkaline environment in the body, which is not conducive to the reproduction of viruses and other microorganisms.
2. Drink chicken soup
According to reports, in some European and American countries, when people catch a cold, they do not immediately seek medical treatment, but instead slaughter a chicken and cook chicken soup, often achieving rapid recovery. Medical and nutritional studies have found that chicken meat and chicken soup contain various amino acids needed by the body, which can effectively enhance the body's resistance to cold viruses. Therefore, drinking chicken soup at the early stage of a cold can effectively eliminate viruses in the respiratory tract, restore normal respiratory function, and promote recovery.
3. Eat soft foods
It is well known that people with colds should eat soft and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, lotus root powder, noodles, etc. We should choose foods based on the corresponding symptoms.
For wind-cold type colds, it is advisable to eat more foods that induce sweating and dispel cold, such as chili, onion, ginger, garlic, etc. For wind-heat type colds, it is suitable to eat foods that help dispel wind-heat and clear heat, such as mung beans, radishes, cabbage, pears, etc.
4. Cook some plain congee when you have a cold and fever
Buy a pound of fresh mushrooms with thin flesh, add water and a little salt, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Drink the soup and eat the mushrooms while they're hot. Avoid spicy foods. When a person has a fever, their energy consumption is relatively high, and their resistance is weaker, so they need to supplement their nutrition. For viral colds without accompanying fever, patients should try to rest more, drink plenty of water, keep the room ventilated, and take some cold medicine to relieve symptoms. There are no specific dietary requirements, and there is no need to eat as much food as possible. Just maintain sufficient energy. Even if a cold is accompanied by a fever, there are no special dietary requirements. Generally, a light diet is recommended, along with some fresh fruits. There is no need to excessively focus on the quantity of food.
