Some foods that people with influenza A should include in their diet include:
- Warm water: Before thinking about foods, patients need to pay attention to drinking plenty of warm water. When affected by the flu, patients are susceptible to fever, diarrhea or vomiting, ... causing dehydration and loss of electrolytes, so the body needs to be rehydrated promptly.
- Chicken Soup: This is a liquid, nutritious dish that is not only easy to eat but also helps reduce inflammation and boost immunity. Therefore, you should add chicken soup to the menu of people with influenza A.
- Garlic: This food not only makes the dish more attractive but is also very good for health. People with influenza A can eat raw garlic or cooked garlic along with some other foods to boost immunity, prevent complications and speed up recovery.
- Ginger and turmeric: Turmeric contains curcumin, which has effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Meanwhile, ginger has high antibacterial properties. Therefore, patients can use these two natural spices when they have the flu.
However, if overused, it can cause some side effects such as heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and throat irritation. Pregnant women should not use it arbitrarily but should consult a doctor for useful advice.
- Supplement foods rich in vitamin C: The effect of these foods is to boost immunity and reduce disease symptoms. Some foods rich in vitamin C that you should supplement include strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, tomatoes, red bell peppers, green leafy vegetables, etc.
