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A number of drinks and food should not be consumed in moderation flu and cough. These foods can make the condition worse and slow healing.
We recommend that you consume high-nutrient foods, drink lots of water, and get enough rest so that colds and coughs subside. Consumption of drugs can also be done to relieve flu and cough symptoms.
The following drinks and foods to avoid when you have a cold and cough:
1. Alcohol
Consumption of drinks and foods that contain alcohol can lower the body’s immune system. This condition makes it difficult for the body to fight the virus that causes the flu so that healing takes longer.
In addition, quoted from Healthline, alcohol also causes dehydration which exacerbates cold conditions. When you are sick, you need adequate water intake to keep yourself energized.
2. Hard or rough textured food
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One of the foods that should be avoided when you have a cold and cough are textured foods. (Photo: Istockphoto/PhotoSpeedy)- – |
Foods with a hard and rough texture, such as crackers, chips, can cause discomfort in the throat. This condition can make coughing worse. It’s best to eat soft foods that are easy to digest.
3. Fast food
Fast food is food that has gone through a high processing process so that it has a low nutritional content. These foods can weaken the body’s immune system and slow down the healing of the flu.
4. Fried foods
Fried foods are high in oil. This content can exacerbate inflammation in the throat that causes coughing.
5. Caffeinated beverages
Caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and soda can trigger dehydration. In addition, these drinks can also contain sugar which can cause irritation to get worse.
Those are 5 foods and drinks to avoid when you have a cold and cough.
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