What to Eat When You're Sick
When You're Sick With a Cold or Flu, Doctors Recommend These Foods — It's Not Just Soup!
Eating a nutrient-dense diet full of veggies and fruits can strengthen your immune system, but if you happen to catch a cold or the flu, nourishing your body with these expert-recommended foods can help you feel better and recover faster.
It's OK if you don't feel like eating when you're sick. Pamela Vallejo-Craig, MD, who's board certified in internal medicine, said that when you get sick, your brain chemistry changes as production of chemicals called cytokines increases. "These chemicals can drive down your appetite, which will help you to conserve energy for fighting off short-term illnesses like the flu." But if you do have an appetite, reach for the following foods.
