What to eat when you have a cold: a doctor listed ideal dishes
When you have a cold, flu or acute respiratory viral infection, toxins accumulate, the body is weak and directs all its energy to fighting the virus.
Therefore, during such a period, you should choose lighter food. But the food should be such that it provides all the important microelements.
Therapist Vladimir Sibirsky spoke about what exactly the diet should be.
“Mashed potatoes with a little milk added is an ideal dish for a person with a cold,” Lenta.ru quotes the doctor as saying.
Solid and difficult to digest foods are not suitable during this period.
You can add chicken broth, mashed chicken meat or meat soufflé to the diet.
You shouldn't give up dairy products, which can provide the body with the necessary fats.
Porridges will be beneficial, but without sugar, and you can also include a small amount of fruit in the menu.
It is important to maintain water balance. But do not choose hot liquids. Preference should be given to drinks at room temperature.
It is advisable to avoid carbonated drinks, sweets and salty foods.
Sibirsky drew attention to onions and garlic, which have bactericidal properties. He noted that such fruits are indeed useful, but in case of a virus they will not be able to help to cope with the problem faster.
