What should I eat if I have a cold? 10 days of hot topics and dietary guides across the Internet
The weather has been suddenly cold recently, and the number of cold patients has increased. Discussions on "cold and cold diet regimen" remain high on the Internet. Combining hot search data and medical advice in the past 10 days, this article compiles a scientific diet plan for you to help you recover quickly.
1. Top 5 popular cold and diet topics on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume trends | Related foods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is drinking ginger soup useful for colds? | ↑85% | ginger, brown sugar |
| 2 | Vitamin C cures colds | ↑72% | Orange, kiwi |
| 3 | Can you eat eggs if you have a cold? | ↑63% | eggs, milk |
| 4 | What to eat if you have a sore throat | ↑58% | Honey, Sydney |
| 5 | Cold taboo list | ↑51% | spicy, greasy |
2. List of recommended foods for different stages of colds
| symptom stage | Recommended food | Principle of action |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (chill) | Ginger brown sugar water, green onion porridge | Sweating relieves the surface and dispels cold air |
| fever period | Mung bean soup, winter melon soup | Clear away heat, detoxify and replenish moisture |
| Cough and sore throat | Honey water, Luo Han Guo tea | Soothes throat, relieves cough, and relieves inflammation |
| recovery period | Yam porridge, lily and white fungus soup | Nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, enhances immunity |
3. Scientific analysis of controversial foods
1. Eggs:In the past 10 days, the number of searches for "eat eggs when you have a cold" has increased by 63%. Research shows that if there is no fever, eggs can provide high-quality protein, but fried eggs can easily aggravate throat discomfort. It is recommended to choose steamed eggs or egg drop soup.
2. Milk:Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it may produce phlegm, while Western medicine emphasizes its nutritional value. It is recommended to choose according to individual reaction. You can add ginger slices and boil it when drinking.
4. Three-day diet recommended by nutritionists
| Meals | first day | The next day | The third day |
|---|---|---|---|
| breakfast | Millet Pumpkin Porridge + Apple | Oat milk soup + banana | Red dates and yam porridge + steamed pears |
| lunch | Radish pork ribs soup + soft rice | Tomato egg noodles + cold fungus | Steamed fish + spinach tofu soup |
| dinner | Lily lotus seed soup + steamed buns | Carrot and chicken porridge | Taro lean meat porridge + steamed sweet potato |
5. Special reminder
1. During a cold, the daily amount of water consumed should reach 2000ml, warm water is best;
2. Hot search data shows that the attention of "honey lemonade" has increased by 47%, but those with excessive gastric acid should use it with caution;
3. If high fever persists or symptoms worsen, seek medical attention promptly.
Through a scientific diet and adequate rest, most colds can be relieved within 7 days. Collect this dietary guide that summarizes hot topics across the Internet to help you survive the cold season healthily!
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