When you’re sick, your immune system is your best ally.
It’ll get you through the common cold and flu without much over-the-counter help.
Keeping yourself optimally fed while sick also includes avoiding foods that can exacerbate your symptoms and make them worse.
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Here is a list of exactly which foods to avoid so that recover from sickness faster.
Instead, munch on these30 Best Immune-Boosting Foodsinstead.
Avocado
Put that avocado down!
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The high-fat content may be difficult to digest if your stomach is unsettled.
Consumption of sugar causes inflammation which can weaken the production of white blood cells which fight infection.
If you want your immune system to work optimally, pass on the candy.
Also, if your stomach is upset, consuming greasy deep-fried foods is not advisable.
Dairy can temporarily thicken mucus, which will cause allergens to stay in your body longer.
Caffein is a diuretic, which means it also dehydrates you faster.
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They pack a high sodium content and too much salt can lead to dehydration during a sickness.
Soda
Only drink soda if you want to make the inflammation in your body worse.
Stay away from tofu, seitan, and other soy-related products until you’re feeling better.
Soy Sauce
By the same token, you should avoid soy sauce.
Save the fancy seafood dinner for when you’re feeling better.
Alcohol
This goes without saying but like don’t drink alcohol when you’re sick.
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Nothing good can come out of it.
Alcohol is a toxin that affects your immune system, and will also dehydrate you substantially.
Imagine a hangover made ten times worse because you’re also fighting off a cold.
Drinking while sick is a surefire way to compromise your immune system and stay sick for longer.
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