Although diet cannot cure the common cold, it can help alleviate its symptoms. A dietitian doctor gives us the ideal morning menu when we are sick.
It is 8 o’clock and the alarm clock is very foggy. During the night, the throat is decorated with sharp knives, the nose closes, and the head threatens to explode. When you are sick, your appetite may decrease significantly and you may skip breakfast. diet, among other things, allows the body to recover faster.
Store vitamins
In the case of a severe cold, the symptoms are sometimes such that you avoid drinking. However, “you need to hydrate (especially if you have a fever),” nutritionist Sophie Ortega explained to us in a previous article.Vitamin C intake should also be maximized because it helps “fight flu symptoms.” Moreover, vitamin C helps fight diseases and guarantees an anti-fatigue effect.
So, what do you put on your morning menu when you have a cold? A smoothie with banana, orange, and fresh ginger for its toning properties. For hydration, not coffee, but tea.
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Essential oils, allies against colds
In addition to making sure you eat and drink enough (and right) throughout your illness, essential oils can be of great help when chosen and used well, including the common cold, even severe symptoms. In a previous article, Dr. Pierre Albano Moretti cited four of them that are known to aid recovery.
• Ravintsara essential oil
• Essential oil of niauli
• Balsam fir essential oil
• Palmarosa essential oil
Always consult your doctor and/or pharmacist to find out the contraindications of these oils and to use them properly.
Source: Le Figaro
