Colds are mainly upper respiratory diseases caused by bacterial virus infection. Its main manifestations are fever, cough, sore throat and stuffy nose. For patients with colds, avoid foods that are cold, hard, spicy, irritating and rich in fat and dietary fiber, such as beef and mutton, peppers, celery and leeks. It should be avoided in diet, which may lead to aggravation of the disease.

Diet should be light and easy to digest, which is beneficial to relieve discomfort. A cold is usually accompanied by a cough, so it is more necessary to avoid irritating food, not to smoke and drink, and to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, apples, bananas, strawberries, etc. Drinking more water will help dilute sputum, promote sputum discharge, and help the recovery of the throat.