When you’re sick, eating the right foods is more important than ever. Certain foods have the powerful properties that can support your body while it’s fighting an illness and help you heal more quickly.
1. Chicken soup
It’s a good source of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins and minerals. It is also natural decongestant and may block cells that cause coughing and a stuffy nose.
2. Broth
Drinking broth is a delicious and nutritious way to stay hydrated, and it also acts as a natural decongestant when hot.
3. Garlic
Garlic is great for fighting bacteria, viruses and stimulate the immune system. It helps you avoid illness and recover faster.
4. Coconut Water
Coconut water has a sweet, delicious flavor. It provides the fluids an electrolytes you need to stay hydrated while sick.
5. Hot tea
Tea is a good source of fluids and acts as a natural decongestant when hot. Black tea can decrease the growth of bacteria in the throat, and Echinacea tea may shorten the length of the cold or flu.
6. Honey
Honey has antibacterial effects and stimulates the immune system. It can also help relieve coughing in children over 12 months of age.
7. Ginger
Ginger is very effective at relieving nausea. It also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
8. Spicy Foods
Spicy foods contain capsaicin, which can help break up mucus but also stimulate mucus production. It may be effective at relieving coughing caused by irritation.
9. Bananas
Bananas are a god source of calories and nutrients. They can also help relieve nausea and diarrhea.
10. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a good source of nutrients and easy to eat. It can stimulate your immune system, improve blood sugar control and decrease inflammation in the digestive system.
11. Yogurt
Yogurt is easy to eat and a good source of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals, some yogurts also contain probiotics, which can help you get sick less often and get better faster.
12. Avocados
Avocados are full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that can decease inflammation and stimulate the immune system.
13. Leafy, green Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables are full of fiber and nutrients that you need while sick. They also contain beneficial plant compounds.
Stay healthy, drink healthy, and take preventative measures.
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