Eating is something a sick person needs to do quite carefully. It’s important to have a lot of antioxidants in your diet during a time like this, and to ensure any sugar content is kept to a healthy and natural minimum. You don’t want to accidentally feed the bacteria currently invading your immune system!
Food is one of the easiest, most accessible ways to take care of yourself when you’re feeling under the weather, so it’s important to know what the best kind of food is for you right now.
If you’re currently sick, or feeling a bit sneezy, it’s time to make yourself a hearty dinner that’ll help you feel much better. Take the suggestions below into your kitchen and whip up something tasty and good for your body – your immune system deserves it!
You Can Throw Soups Together Easily Enough
Soups are wonderful dishes to make if you’re ill or not feeling quite right – you can put all kinds of delicious and nutritious ingredients into a pot, add water (good for when a cold dehydrates you!), and then freeze any soup you don’t eat for another day.
Of course, chicken soup, or chicken noodle soup, is usually a person’s go-to here. But a tomato soup, or a vegetable soup, have similar restoring properties. They’re good for your stomach and other organs, and the hot steam that rises off of the bowl is great for your nose, eyes, and mouth too.
You could also try your hand at broths; they’re another great dinner for those of us feeling ill and tired. Why not try out a delicious bone broth udon soup? Broths can feel a bit heartier and heavier than simple soups, so if you like a bit more of a meaty taste, or you’ve got some bones to use up, whip up a broth for the household!
Mix Up a Curry
Got a blocked nose? Then it’s time to make a curry, or any other type of hot or spicy food that you like. After all, if you can pack some capsaicin into your mouth (which is what makes spicy food feel hot and spicy), you’ll be able to clear those sinuses and get all that backed up phlegm moving!
Put Some Garlic in it!
And if you like just sticking to some regular recipes, because you like to cook no matter how ill you’re feeling, and you have a varied palette, it’s time to put a lot more garlic into your meals.
Garlic is a very beneficial food to eat, as it has quite a few medicinal benefits – thankfully, it’s one of the most popular spices on the planet, so you’re guaranteed to have some in the cupboard. If you want to boost your immune system in general, a bit more garlic is a great rule to abide by.
If you’re feeling out of it, it’s time to cook up something healthy and hearty. Food is best for your body!
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lyndsinreallife
I’m always in a bind when I’m feeling under the weather… love your tips for soups bringing ease to those crazy moments. Thanks for sharing!
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