What Foods To Eat When You Have The Flu

                                                                            

In order to keep yourself healthy, you have to eat healthy foods. The same goes for when you have the flu. It is necessary to give your body the right nutrients and vitamins for it to build strength that will lead to a speedy recovery.

During The Flu Eat Whole Grain Carbohydrates, Protein, Fruits, Vegetables, Liquids and Healthy Fats!

• Citrus fruits have bioflaveniods –anti- inflammatory chemicals that can help reduce the severity of colds. Eat fruits, vegetables, and complex carbs for energy.
• Other Fruits and veggies high in beta-carotene, vitamin C and E can reduce the cell damage caused by cold viruses.
• Eating foods high in protein gives your body vitamins such as vitamin B6 and B12 that contribute to a healthy immune system.
• Foods high in zinc like in oysters or selenium help maintain the production and activity level of the white blood cells we need to kill viruses.
• Spicy foods open up sinuses and reduce congestion.
• Drink plenty of liquids to keep yourself hydrated. Dairy can probably make nausea and vomiting worse, so try to stay with orange juice or other juices packed with vitamin C. You can also have ice chips, ginger ale, clear broths, and gelatin. 
• Chicken soup has a anti-inflammatory effect on the flu that will reduce symptoms in the upper respiratory tract.