What to eat if you have a viral cold? 10 days of hot topics on the Internet and scientific diet guide
Recently, as the seasons change, viral colds have become a hot topic on the Internet. The following are the five related hot spots with the highest search volume on the entire Internet in the past 10 days (as of October 2023):
| Ranking | hot topics | Search volume (10,000 times) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | List of foods to avoid during a cold | 128.5 |
| 2 | The effect of vitamin C on colds | 95.3 |
| 3 | Recommended traditional Chinese medicine dietary prescriptions | 87.6 |
| 4 | Diet precautions for children with colds | 76.2 |
| 5 | Nutritional supplements during the recovery period after a cold | 63.8 |
1. Diet principles for viral colds
1.high water intake: Drink no less than 2L of water every day, which can be paired with light salt water or lemon water
2.easily digestible food: Choose low-fiber staple foods such as porridge and noodles
3.high quality protein: Eggs, fish, etc. provide immunoglobulin raw materials
4.vitamin supplement: Focus on supplementing vitamins A, C, and E
2. Recommended food list
| food category | Recommended food | Mechanism of action |
|---|---|---|
| Staple food | Millet porridge, oatmeal porridge | Provide energy and protect gastrointestinal mucosa |
| protein | Steamed eggs, crucian carp soup | Promote antibody synthesis |
| Vegetables | carrots, spinach | Supplement beta-carotene |
| Fruits | kiwi, orange | Vitamin C supplement |
| Beverages | Ginger brown sugar water | Sweating relieves symptoms |
3. Diet Misunderstandings to Avoid
1.Excessive vitamin C supplementation: Exceeding 2000mg per day may cause diarrhea
2.Blindly drinking chicken soup: High purine, which may aggravate dehydration during fever
3.forced eating: Liquid food is the main food in the acute stage
4.Drinking alcohol to drive away the cold: Alcohol suppresses immune system function
4. Phased diet plan
| Stage of disease course | Dietary Focus | Recipe example |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (1-3 days) | Mainly hydrating | Rice soup + apple puree |
| Remission period (4-7 days) | Nutritional supplements | Vegetable and minced meat porridge |
| Recovery period (after 7 days) | Comprehensive nutrition | Steamed fish + multigrain rice |
5. Precautions for special groups of people
1.Pediatric patients: Avoid nuts to prevent choking and coughing. Pumpkin millet paste is recommended.
2.Pregnant patients: Use Chinese medicinal materials with caution and give priority to dietary supplements
3.elderly patients: Pay attention to protein supplement to prevent muscle loss
4.Chronic disease patients: Need to take into account the dietary requirements of underlying diseases
The latest research shows (2023 "Journal of Nutrition") that proper zinc supplementation during a cold can shorten the course of the disease by about 20%. It is recommended to supplement with oysters, lean meat and other foods, and avoid taking zinc preparations on an empty stomach.
Warm reminder: If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or high fever persists, you should seek medical treatment in time. This dietary advice only applies to common viral colds, and flu patients need to follow medical advice.
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