Their observations make it clear that what one should eat when sick largely depends on symptoms and personal preferences. "It's better to get in nourishment rather than focus on trying to eat the 'right' foods," Smolen says. "Lacking nutrition can hurt the healing process and slow down recovery." As such, the following foods and beverages are suggestions rather than prescriptions.
Chicken soup is considered to be a staple for anyone battling a cold or the flu, and it does certainly seem to make us feel a bit better. Have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, studies show that the ingredients in this popular soup do offer some relief, meaning a bowl of soothing chicken soup could be just what the doctor ordered.
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