In the cold season, a cold or flu is a rather frequent and unpleasant phenomenon. Fever, stuffy nose, bone aches, nausea - an incomplete list of symptoms accompanying the disease.
In addition to traditional drug treatment, certain foods should be present in the diet of a sick person, they will help relieve unpleasant symptoms and speed up recovery.
Most often, the disease is accompanied by a complete lack of appetite, but food cannot be completely excluded, because during the illness the body especially needs nutrients. When eating any unsweetened dish, it is necessary to season it with garlic, because it is a natural antibiotic, therefore, it will help in recovery along with pills.
In case of nausea, ginger will be a real salvation. It can be added to food or made into tea. In addition, ginger root boosts the immune system and has a warming effect. Just do not forget that at temperatures above 38 degrees, ginger cannot be consumed.
Chicken broth is another remedy that will ease symptoms and help with recovery, as long as you remove the skin from the chicken when cooking so that the broth does not turn out to be too greasy. Chicken soup is also not recommended to be neglected, because protein activates the immune system.
Fresh berries, especially those with a high vitamin C content, should be consumed not only during illness, but also for prophylaxis. They can be eaten neat, added to cereals, made fruit drinks, etc.
For vomiting and nausea, a toast made from whole wheat bread can help calm your stomach. In addition, whole grain bread provides energy for a long time and does not burden the stomach.
