Foods You Should Eat during Sickness




You don't want to eat something that makes you sick. What if you want ice cream or champagne instead of chicken soup or crackers? Experts believe diet varies on condition. Here are symptoms and professional food recommendations.

 Diarrhoea

James Lee, MD, a gastroenterologist at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., recommended bland foods for diarrhoea caused by a stomach infection or a bad meal.

"Many other things can cause diarrhoea, such as Crohn's disease or colitis," so consult your doctor if symptoms last more than two weeks, if dehydration occurs, or if diarrhoea is accompanied by fever, blood, severe pain, or severe nausea and vomiting.

Best foods: Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast are bland. Oatmeal, baked potatoes, pretzels, and skinless chicken or turkey are also safe. Consume cooked carrots and green beans. 

 Constipated

Medication, lack of exercise, and not eating enough fibre-rich whole grains, fruits, and veggies can induce constipation. Dr Lee said adults require 25–30 grammes of fibre daily.

Best: High-fiber whole grain bread, almonds, beans, prunes, oats, flaxseed, broccoli, pears, and apples. Dr Lee advised drinking six to eight glasses of water every day to get things flowing.

Your Stomach Is Upset

Dr Lee stated the correct foods can calm stomach acids and relieve nausea. "In general, keep food amounts small and odours low," Dr Lee advised.

Dr Lee recommended saltine crackers, pretzels, dry toast, and cereal. Noodles, English muffins, popsicles, and clear soups are good choices.

 Sore Throat

Lauren Slayton, RD, CEO of Foodtrainers.com, said certain meals coat the throat and relieve soreness.

Best foods: Keep your throat wet with hard candies or lozenges and lots of drinks.

Sore throats may tolerate creamy foods such as cream soups, mashed potatoes, yoghurt, scrambled eggs, and custards.

Body pain

Kristine Arthur, MD, an internist at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, said foods that relieve muscle aches depend on the cause. Dr Arthur suggested magnesium or calcium-rich foods for general muscular discomfort.

Foods: Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, dry beans, and entire grains contain magnesium. 7 Canned salmon, yoghurt, leafy greens, and calcium-fortified orange juice are calcium-rich. 8

 Headache 

Dr Arthur advised treating dehydration first to see if it helps.

Best foods: Fluids and water. Dr Arthur advised drinking a bottle of water and waiting 20 minutes to feel better. Ironically, caffeine can sometimes ease migraines in tiny doses.  Dr Arthur advised drinking an equal amount of water with each cup of tea or coffee to avoid dehydration.

 While further research is needed, artificial sweeteners, MSG (found in sauces and soy sauce), and aged cheeses (blue, stilton) with tyramine, red wine, and processed meats may also cause headaches. Dr Arthur said MSG is converted to glutamate, an excitatory brain chemical. Tyramine raises blood pressure, causing headaches.

 Earache

Dr Arthur stated earaches often accompany other symptoms. "They're unrelated to eating." Earaches commonly accompany upper respiratory infections, so meals that relieve congestion may help.

Best foods: Clean water and chicken soup release nasal mucus to relieve congestion.

 Dr Arthur stated omega-3s in salmon and nuts reduce inflammation while vitamin C in dark leafy greens, berries, and citrus stimulates the immune system.

Itches Constantly

Dr Arthur advised keeping a food log to identify possible allergens. If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.

Dr Arthur recommended fatty fish (salmon, sardines), walnut and flax seed oils, and protein-rich meals for skin health. "Skin protein production requires a protein-rich diet."

Worst foods: According to the dermatologist and Skin Rules author Debra Jaliman, MD, almonds, chocolate, salmon, tomatoes, eggs, berries, soy, wheat, and milk are the itchiest foods.

Your Nose Runs

A runny nose may be the worst cold symptom. Slayton suggested taking a steamy shower and drinking warm tea to feel better.

Best foods: Slayton advised Wakaya ginger tea. Ginger has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities that may speed up cold recovery. Slayton also recommended apple cider and lemon with water.

Worst foods: Alcohol and spicy foods produce instant runny noses.

You're Stuffed Up

Colds, flu, and sinus infections can inflame your nose's blood vessels, making breathing difficult. If you're congested, several meals can assist.

Best foods: Slayton advocated "golden milk" with turmeric, an anti-inflammatory spice.

Worst foods: Avoid spicy and sugary foods, which can worsen symptoms, warned Slayton.

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