{"id":1551,"date":"2020-03-26T11:44:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T11:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/?p=1551"},"modified":"2020-03-26T11:44:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T11:44:58","slug":"7-foods-to-eat-when-youre-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/7-foods-to-eat-when-youre-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Foods to Eat When You’re Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your diet is an important factor to regaining\nhealth when you’re ill. Check out these foods to eat when sick and under the\nweather.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou\u2019re feeling under the weather, one of the best things you can do besides drinking liquids<\/a> is stock up on foods that will help you recover in record\ntime. Healthy foods are a great source of many nutrients, vitamins, and\nminerals that can help you nourish your body while treating your cold or flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nthose who want to eat their way to feeling better, here are 7 foods to eat when\nsick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citrus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Citrus\nfruits like oranges, grapefruit, limes, and lemons are ideal foods to eat for a\ncold. Citrus contains high amounts of vitamin C and flavonoids, which help\nfight fever, reduce inflammation and boost your immunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating\ncitrus fruits will also reduce your symptoms and help you heal faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicken\nnoodle soup is one of the best things to eat when you are sick. Consuming hot\nbroths is beneficial for reducing inflammation and preventing dehydration,\nwhile chicken contains cysteine, an amino acid that has mucus-thinning\nproperties.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eggs\nare a great source of protein to help you keep up your strength while you are\nunder the weather. They also contain zinc, a mineral that is beneficial for\nreducing the severity and duration of a cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oatmeal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oatmeal\nis a source of beta-glucan, a fiber that is essential for boosting your immune\nsystem and helping your body heal. Oatmeal is also ideal because it is bland\nand easy on the stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bananas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bananas\nare gentle on the stomach and a great source of potassium, antioxidants and\nsoluble fiber. When you are sick, your potassium levels decline due to\nvomiting, sweating, and diarrhea. Eating a banana will not only replenish your\npotassium levels, but the soluble fiber is also helpful for preventing\ndiarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrots And Sweet Potatoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\nare experiencing mucus or phlegm<\/a>, you might want\nto eat some carrots and sweet potatoes. Both of these vegetables contain\nbeta-carotene, an orange pigment found in vegetables the body converts into\nvitamin A, which is responsible for keeping the mucus membranes healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrots\nand sweet potatoes are a great choice if you are at eating at a healthy restaurant<\/a> and want to order immunity-boosting foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Honey\nis one of the best foods for sore throat because it is rich in antimicrobials\nthat fight bacterial in the throat. Supercharge the healing properties of honey\nby adding it to a hot, ginger tea for a throat and stomach-soothing combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods To Avoid When You Are Sick<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\nare many foods you should avoid when you are sick, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Dairy: increases congestion<\/li>
  • Alcohol: causes dehydration and interfere with antibiotics<\/li>
  • Caffeine: causes dehydration<\/li>
  • Sugary foods: increases inflammation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Eating\nthese foods will only make your symptoms worse and prolong the duration of your\ncold or flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Foods To Eat When Sick: The Bottom\nLine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There\nare many foods to eat when sick that will speed up your recovery from your cold\nor flu. By implementing them into your diet, you\u2019ll be feeling better in no\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Your diet is an important factor to regaining health when you’re ill. Check out these foods to eat when sick and under the weather. If you\u2019re feeling under the weather, one of the best things you can do besides drinking liquids is stock up on foods that will help you recover in record time. Healthy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1551"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}