What to Eat When You’re Sick?
Winter may feel like a time of non-stop illness for your family. Between colds, the flu, RSV, COVID-19, stomach bugs and sore throats, it may seem like you have a family member sick every few weeks. But an illness isn’t the time to go on a junk food binge healthy foods can help your body handle the germs.
Why It’s Important to Eat Right When You’re Sick
Good nutrition and hydration are always important, but even more so when you’re sick. Eating a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables supports your immune system. When your immune system is fending off a cold, eating healthy can help you feel better faster. Additionally, certain foods may help improve symptoms of colds or other illnesses.
Nauseous? Try the BRAT Diet
Stomach bugs are common in เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา young children and can often spread to the rest of the family. While no one wants to eat while they are feeling nauseous, some foods may help reduce nausea and diarrhea or calm your upset stomach.
The BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) Diet is a top choice of doctors for improving digestive function during a stomach illness. Eating certain bland foods can help alleviate symptoms.
In addition to serving small portions of applesauce, bananas, rice and toast, you can also try foods such as:
- Clear broth
- Gelatin desserts
- Plain potatoes
- Pretzels
- Saltine crackers
- Roasted/baked chicken
Eating foods at room temperature instead of when hot may help reduce odors that could worsen nausea. Additionally, while vomiting or experiencing diarrhea and for the first 24 to 48 hours after, avoid eating dairy, fatty or spicy foods, sweets, caffeine and alcohol, which can increase nausea and vomiting and make you more dehydrated.
Some drinks that may help people with nausea include water, ginger ale, ginger tea and peppermint tea. If you are dehydrated, try a drink with electrolytes, but stay away from sugary versions. Keep in mind that the key to recovery is staying well hydrated.