First of all, you should eat soft food and digestible food, such as noodles, noodle soup, millet porridge, steamed bread and so on. In addition, drink plenty of water, which will help the virus to be excreted and strive for an early recovery.
Second, eat more fruits rich in water, nutrition, vitamins and trace elements during a cold. These fruits include oranges, apples, pears, peaches and grapefruit.
Third, don't eat some spicy and irritating food and greasy food during a cold. It is not suitable to eat ginger, garlic or greasy meat during a cold.
Therefore, it is best to eat some soft and nutritious food during a cold.