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THINGS TO EAT IF YOU FEEL SICK

Added on: 19th Jan 2016

 

MUSHROOMS

edible funghi basket

Mushrooms are technically fungi and though you might steer away

from them generally, they are full of antioxidants which act like a

sports drink to your immune system. The potassium, vitamin B

and fibre in them can help you beat a cold.

 

 

HOT, SALTY WATER

hot salt water

It’s widely known that gargling with hot, salty water is good when

you’re sick, but do you know why? As salt is hydrophilic

(meaning it attracts water to it), it pulls moisture out of an

inflamed throat and reduces discomfort. It also cuts through

throat mucus and rinses away bacteria.

 

 

DARK, LEAFY GREENS

savoy cabbage

Very beneficial to your health due to their high nutrient content,

dark, leafy greens such as kale, collard greens, and spinach

are especially beneficial when you’re feeling sick and your body

is lacking nutrients. Recent research has even shown bitter

varieties like arugula can help boost your white blood cell count.

 

 

TURMERIC

turmeric powder and root

Mostly associated with Indian and South Asian cooking,

turmeric is a major part of Ayurveda medicine and has

preventative and healing properties that rival gingers’.

A powerhouse on the anti-inflammatory and antibiotic scenes,

turmeric can also help an upset stomach and a loss of appetite.

Add half a teaspoon to a cup of boiling milk or add it to the

sauce of a dish with carrots or lean meats for a super

health hack.

 

 

BLUEBERRIES

Blueberry bush

Blueberries are bursting with anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant

which gives blueberries their bright blue or purple colours.

All their antioxidants also boost the immune system (and your

brain’s health too). There’s also loads of anthocyanin in wine,

but the effects of alcohol while sick can have a mostly

negative effect.

 

 

ECHINACEA

Echinacea plants

Having now appeared on heaps of grocery shelves, Echinacea

is most commonly consumed as a tea or supplement. But beware,

scientists have not found conclusive evidence the herb helps

with sickness and it can even have a side effect of an upset stomach.

It has been shown, though, to boost white blood cell count which

can help your body fight off infection.

 

 

HONEY

honey jars

Reach for a jar of the sweet stuff next time you feel unwell.

Honey, besides being something you may actually like to eat

when feeling sick, it helps ease a scratchy throat and boost your

immune system. Be wary of other foods high in sugar as they

can prevent your immune system from doing its best.

 

 

SPICY FOOD

habanero peppers

If you like your chillies and curries, rejoice! They’re good for you to

eat when sick – but only when it’s a head cold, not when you

have an upset stomach. The heat of spicy food can aggravate

your stomach and digestive system, but when you feel stuffed

up it can help decongest you and flush mucus out.

 


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