My whole family has the flu, so what foods should I supplement to help my body recover quickly and improve my health? (Trang, 40 years old, Hanoi )
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After the flu, liquid dishes such as porridge and soup are suitable choices. Chicken soup or chicken porridge cooked with onions, perilla, chicken soup with ginger, are some of the good dishes. Chicken is very nutritious, containing many vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2, PP and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, not containing much fat, helping the body to easily digest, absorb, strengthen the immune system, and increase physical condition.
You can replace chicken with beef, cook beef and carrot porridge or beef and perilla porridge, beef and carrot soup. Beef is rich in protein, iron, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, B12, zinc, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects, enhances the activity of the immune system, good for people with flu, enhances nutrition.
When you have a cold, your body is prone to dehydration and electrolyte loss, so drinking enough fluids helps thin mucus and reduce respiratory congestion, replenishing electrolytes. Some of the best drinks for the flu are filtered water, always carry it with you and drink it every day. In addition, coconut water is rich in nutrients such as electrolytes, potassium and glucose, which replenish the body's energy and can effectively reduce fever, so you should drink it.
Ginger compounds are known to have anti-bacterial properties, and the anti-inflammatory benefits of gingerol can help relieve muscle pain and headaches. Steep fresh ginger (peeled and sliced) in hot water for 5 minutes, add a little honey or lemon, and enjoy.
If you don’t like ginger, warm water with lemon and honey can also help. The warm liquid will keep you hydrated and can help thin mucus. Lemons contain vitamin C, which helps protect the immune system.
Doctor Huynh Tan Vu
University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Facility 3
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