12:16 PM Thursday 04 January 2024
Books – Muhammad Amin
With the advent of winter, cases of respiratory viruses increase, especially colds and influenza, causing panic among some, and prompting them to stay away from certain foods and drinks to prevent the disease from worsening and to reduce symptoms.
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In the following lines, Al-Consulto reviews the most prominent foods and drinks that are prohibited from consuming when suffering from influenza and colds.
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Foods that should not be eaten if you have a cold
Dr. Bahaa Naji, a consultant in therapeutic and biological nutrition, commented and said that the foods that are prohibited from eating when suffering from colds and influenza are seafood, especially fish and crustaceans, such as shrimp, crab, squid, and lobster, along with fesikh, herring, and the like.
The therapeutic nutrition consultant added that it is also preferable to avoid eating eggs and all dairy products, except yogurt and cottage cheese, because dairy causes an increase in allergies, which leads to an increase in colds and cold symptoms.
Drinks prohibited for influenza patients
He also advised to avoid drinking drinks that contain caffeine, such as coffee and Nescafe, because they cause dryness in the throat and increase dehydration of the body because they are diuretics.
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The best foods and drinks for a flu patient
Dr. Bahaa confirmed that the best foods to eat when suffering from influenza and cold are fruits in general, especially citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, and guava, because they are fruits rich in vitamin C.
He advised eating red proteins, such as meat and liver, in addition to eating a lot of potatoes, especially when they are hot, to reduce the activity of the virus.
It is also preferable to eat soup, such as orzo and vegetable soup, to reduce the activity of the virus in the body, and reduce throat pain and inflammation, in addition to consuming a lot of green tea, anise, ginger, and tea.
2024-01-04 10:19:14
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