07:03 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Some people are keen to completely avoid bananas when suffering from colds and flu, because they believe that they cause an increase in the severity of the cough. Is this true?
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In this regard, Dr. Marwa Ibrahim, a clinical nutritionist, said that there is no harm in eating bananas when suffering from influenza and a cold, noting that it does not cause aggravation of the cough, except in one case.
Marwa added that bananas play a major role in accelerating the pace of recovery from influenza and colds, and the reason is due to their effective ability to strengthen the immune system.
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The clinical nutritionist explained that bananas derive their ability to strengthen immunity from their high content of nutritional elements that help the body fight viruses, such as vitamin C and vitamin B.
She revealed that the condition in which bananas lead to an increase in coughing is when they are eaten in large quantities, because they contain a high percentage of sugars, which cause exacerbation of respiratory infections.
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Dr. Rami Salah El-Din, a therapeutic nutrition consultant, agreed with her, pointing out that there is a health problem that prevents flu and cold patients from eating bananas.
Rami pointed out that banana allergy is the health problem he is referring to, explaining that bananas contain proteins that stimulate the immune system in some people to produce more histamine, which causes an annoying set of symptoms, such as coughing.
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He concluded his talk by pointing out that there are other fruits that it is advisable to stay away from or eat in moderation when suffering from a cold and flu, most notably:
– Oranges, tangerines, lemons, and grapefruit: Citrus fruits contain a high percentage of acids, which aggravate sore throat and increase coughing.
– Strawberries and mango: especially for people who are allergic to them.
2024-01-17 17:07:42
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