There are some foods you may only eat when you’re sick. Perhaps someone recommended the adage “feed a cold, starve a fever” when you were feeling less than fabulous. However, you should take it with a grain of salt. This old wive’s tale is bogus; you can and should eat regardless of your symptoms, as advised by the pros at Cedars Sinai....CONTINUE READING
Of course, not all foods are equally advisable when you are incapacitated for one reason or another. There are plenty of snacks, dishes, and drinks you should avoid entirely — or at least until you are on the way to feeling more like your healthy, happy self again.
Naturally, your mid-illness menu may also depend on what you are experiencing. Some foods may be fine when you have the sniffles but awful when you have a stomach bug.
Want to know what you should skip when having a tension headache, sinus congestion, or a bout of nausea? “Healthline” is breaking down all the dos and don’ts of your sick-day diet.
1. Skip the coffee if you’re under the weather.
The idea of giving up that ceremonial cup of coffee in the morning (and that afternoon latté) may make you want to cry. But if you’ve got the sniffles or a hacking cough, you might want to put down your favorite pick-me-up. Plus, if you are nauseous or having tummy troubles, the thought of espresso might make you gag.
2. Dairy is a major no-no when you have a cold.
If you are congested, you should avoid dairy products. We’re sorry to say that includes throat-soothing ice cream –although you probably can’t taste it when you’re stuffed up anyway!
While previous research has been unsuccessful at definitively making a direct connection between dairy and congestion, a 2018 study published in The Laryngoscope “found that a dairy‐free diet was associated with a significant reduction in self‐reported levels of nasopharyngeal secretions” in those who often complained about mucus congestion.
3. Step away from the chocolate if you’re having stomach issues.
Feeling uncomfortably constipated? You are going to want to avoid that beloved chocolate bar, as recommended by “Healthline.” And if the problem is diarrhea? You should still step away from the rich and creamy dessert indulgence; the caffeine in chocolate can make your tummy troubles worse and leave you dehydrated.
4. If you have a headache, take a break from hot dogs and other highly processed foods.
Got a pounding noggin? You should skip that hot dog, deli meat, or other highly processed foods for now, as suggested by “Women’s health”. These foods are chock-full of nitrates which can alter the supply of oxygen in your bloodstream (a potential cause of headaches).
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