What to eat for colds and flu

Colds are very common, especially in winter. Many people are prone to catching colds if they don't pay attention. Therefore, colds need to be treated in a timely manner, otherwise they will cause coughs and other diseases, which will cause great harm to one's health. So what should you eat for colds? For patients with colds, a reasonable diet is also needed.

So what to eat when you have a cold? There are some good options, but it should be noted that the amount you eat should be moderate. This will be of great help to all aspects of the human body and allow the body to develop healthily.

What to eat for colds and flu:

Ginger and Perilla Leaf Porridge Ginger is the best "weapon" to deal with symptoms such as fever, sneezing, and sputum. It is also a commonly used medicinal material in Chinese medicine. It has the effects of removing phlegm, dispelling cold, replenishing qi, removing acne, and relieving asthma; Perilla leaves also have the effect of dispersing wind and cold, and can be bought in general pharmacies. The specific method is: add 10 grams of perilla leaves and 3 slices of ginger to the cooked porridge, then boil it and it is ready to eat.

The effect of ginger and jujube porridge is similar to that of ginger and perilla leaf porridge. The method is: put the rice into the pot, dry-fry it, then add water, stir the rice evenly with a spoon, add dates and ginger slices, simmer until the porridge is cooked, and add a little salt.

It should be noted that the above two types of porridge have a strong warming effect and are not suitable for young children, people with severe bloodshot eyes and people suffering from hemorrhoids.

Almond porridge: 20 almonds (peeled), 50 grams of rice. When processing, cook the porridge first, add almonds when it is almost cooked and continue cooking until done, then add a little sugar or salt. This porridge can relieve cough, asthma, eliminate phlegm and moisten dryness.

Fairy porridge: Rinse 50 grams of glutinous rice, add appropriate amount of water and cook it into thin porridge, then add 7 scallions (about 30 grams) and 7 slices of ginger (about 15 grams), cook for 5 minutes, then add 50 ml of rice vinegar, stir well and serve. After taking it while hot, the body will feel slightly hot and sweat. This porridge is specially used to treat headaches, body aches, fatigue, fever and other symptoms caused by wind and cold.

Through the above introduction, you will have some understanding of what to eat when you have a cold. Therefore, when you have a cold, you can safely choose the above foods. However, you also need to exercise moderately while eating. This will help improve blood circulation in the body and facilitate disease treatment.