6 Foods To Have When Suffering From Flu

6 Foods To Have When Suffering From Flu

10 Jan 2022 | 2 min Read

Yashika Bhavsar

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Flu, which has become quite common in these present times leads to loss of appetite in a lot of people during the infection. Along with the loss of appetite the other symptoms that are seen when you suffer from flu include; cough, fever, fatigue, sore throat, body/muscle pain, headache, runny nose, and congestion.

Since there’s a decrease in the quantity of food consumed during this illness, it’s important that whatever small amount of food you consume, you include the right ones in your diet.

Here are 6 important food items to must-have when suffering from flu:

1. Yogurt

Consuming fresh yogurt can help soothe the sore throat as well as help boost your immunity. Avoid having whole yogurts or flavoured yogurts that may contain sweeteners and sugar content in them.

2. Vitamin C rich fruits

Vitamin C-rich fruits like orange, strawberries, kiwi, watermelon, etc are great to snack on when suffering from flu. Vitamin C is a great component to help boost your immune system and support faster recovery.

3. Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin E, vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin K, iron, folate, and vitamin A, which help enhance the immune response. Spinach, kale, leafy lettuce, etc. are a few nutrient-packed leafy vegetables to must include in the diet.

4. Broccoli

When talking about green, we cannot miss this nutrient powerhouse. Broccoli is highly rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, calcium, and fiber. Consuming broccoli soup or boiled broccoli is an excellent option to boost your immune response during the illness.

5. Pepper

Adding crushed pepper to your salad and soups is a good way to break down the congestion caused by the infection. Crushed peppercorns mixed with honey can also relieve congestion and nose block.

6. Red bell pepper

Red bell pepper is known to be extremely rich in flu-fighting vitamins. Red bell pepper is highly rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium that help improve the immune system.

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