Some people think that you cannot eat eggs if you have a cold, fever and cough;

Some people think that you cannot eat meat, fish and shrimp;

Some people think that you cannot drink milk;

You can only drink porridge.

So should you avoid food when you have a cold?

In fact, the reason why eggs, chicken soup, fish, etc. are so-called "cold blacklist foods" is closely related to the fact that they are rich in "protein". Some people believe that the protein contained in eggs, lean meat, fish, etc. is very easy to be absorbed by the human body, and will generate a certain amount of heat after eating, aggravating fever symptoms.

It is true that a cold may cause cough and fever. Elevated body temperature will inhibit the activity of digestive enzymes in the body, leading to a decrease in digestive function, especially in the case of high fever. However, the digestive tract function of those infected with some viruses, such as rotavirus, coxsackie virus, and enterovirus and accompanied by fever, may decline more significantly.

However, this only shows that eating protein foods has a certain impact on fever (in fact, it is not big), but friends who have a cold can eat it with confidence~

Colds and fevers usually No dietary restrictions are required

Under normal circumstances, colds, coughs and fever often cause loss of appetite and reduced digestion. Except for unhealthy foods, there are no dietary restrictions in daily diet. Moreover, colds, coughs and fevers will increase the body's energy consumption. If the nutrition cannot keep up, the body will not be able to produce sufficient immunity, which will be detrimental to the body's recovery. Therefore, sufficient energy should be provided, and special attention should be paid to the intake of high-quality protein such as lean meat, fish, and shrimp. , eggs, milk, etc., as long as you are not allergic, you can eat it. Infants and young children aged 0-1 years old should be fed adequate breast milk or formula milk or adequate complementary food.

But if the cough is caused by tonsillitis, there should be dietary taboos:

Do not eat spicy and irritating foods: such as leeks, hot pot, peppers, etc.

Avoid eating grilled and fatty foods: such as fatty meat, fat chicken, roast goose, roast duck, grilled mutton skewers, grilled pork chops, etc.

Avoid drinking raw and cold frozen foods: such as ice juice, ice watermelon, ice soda, ice cola, ice milk, ice sugar water, etc.

Avoid eating fishy things: such as shrimp, crab, hairtail, eel, rooster, dog meat, bamboo shoots, etc.

What should children eat when they have a cold, cough and fever?

During the fever period, it is better to eat a light semi-liquid diet or soft food that is low in salt and oil, and eat small amounts at frequent intervals. A relatively light diet is conducive to digestion and absorption.

Children over 1 year old should eat fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and minerals; eat iron-rich foods such as pork, duck, chicken, etc.; and also drink high-calcium foods such as dairy products . In food, avoid hard, high-fiber, irritating foods, such as leeks and celery; do not eat raw scallions, onions, garlic and other irritating foods to avoid aggravating symptoms such as coughing and asthma.

It is also possible to stew soup with ribs, chicken, fish, etc., but the key is to eat the meat in the soup, and drink the soup as a supplement. Soup can allow children to enjoy delicious food and replenish water at the same time. But it should be noted that the nutrition is still in the meat stewed in the soup.

Ensure adequate supply of water.

For children with severe illness or malnutrition, a nutritionist (physician) should be consulted promptly to formulate an individual nutritional support plan.

In fact, you can eat eggs in moderation if you have a fever

There is also a popular saying among the people that "you cannot eat eggs if you have a fever." The reason given is that "the protein content in eggs is high, and eating it when you have a fever can easily increase the body's basal metabolic rate and body heat, which is not conducive to the recovery of the disease." So, how much influence does diet have on fever?

First, let’s understand the thermic effect of food. It used to be called the special dynamic effect of food (SDA), which refers to the phenomenon of additional increase in energy consumption due to eating food. Eating carbohydrates (sugar) can increase energy expenditure by 5-6%, eating fat by 4-5%, and eating protein by 30-40%.

It does seem relatively high at first glance, but how many extra calories can the protein in eggs produce? You can find out: a hard-boiled egg weighs about 65 grams and contains about 7 grams of protein. It can be converted into 30 kcal in the body, while a bowl of white porridge (100g) has 46 kcal. To put it simply, heat of this magnitude has minimal impact on the body temperature of adults, and has little impact on young children.

Eggs have high nutritional value and are a good source of high-quality protein and B vitamins. When you have a fever, the body's metabolism accelerates and the protein decomposition in the body accelerates. Drinking more water, urinating more, sweating more, etc. can help recovery. At the same time, the excretion of B vitamins and vitamin C will also be greatly increased. Drug metabolism after taking various drugs also requires the consumption of B vitamins. It can be seen that supplementing various nutrients contained in eggs is helpful to patients when they have a fever.

To sum up, eggs, fish and other foods are not a scourge, and colds will not be aggravated. You can eat them happily~ Only allergic diseases such as purpura nephritis should prohibit eggs during the onset period. to avoid allergies or aggravate allergic symptoms. People who are allergic to eggs should say goodbye to eggs and other eggs regardless of whether they have a fever or not.