Nutrition for Colds....

fitinidaho · 03-25-2008, 03:42 PM

When you get a cold, do you eat certain foods that help build up your immune system? If you do...tell me what foods have helped you.....

I seem to notice if I load up on Broccoli and greens and berries, (like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)....then I don't seem to catch a cold so easily when others around me are sneezing, coughing, etc....

dragon*princess · 03-25-2008, 03:52 PM

When I get sick - I live on Chicken Soup, Won Ton Soup, and Green Beans.
For supplements - I take Airborne and Zinc

Mindi911 · 03-25-2008, 04:43 PM

i drink honey lemon and ginger tea

Mrs_Muscles · 03-25-2008, 05:32 PM

This thread has caused me to realize that I haven't had a cold in over a year! I can't remember the last time I had the flu. Although I did get strep about 2 years ago. Watch, now that I've said that I'll come down with something tomorrow

When sick though, I am a fan of soups. I also drink 100% fuit juice, but I water it down some. And, ofcourse, some tea with lemon and honey for that sore throat. Dayquil keeps me functioning and NyQuil keeps me sleeping!

fitinidaho · 03-26-2008, 09:29 AM

I know...I havent had a cold all season until now...right b4 I am going on vacation...just my luck....

I am just eating high antioxidant foods right now and not taking any medicines.

Amanda76 · 03-26-2008, 09:35 AM

I like Source Naturals Wellness Formula, but it can be hard to find in my town. I load up on vitamin C and zinc otherwise.

TankGirl · 03-26-2008, 09:37 AM

Vitamin C!

I eat really well and rarely get ill... it's one of the benefits, eh

Patrese · 03-13-2009, 10:38 AM

I have really bad tonsilitis right now apart from liquidizing everything anyone got any suggestions?

Kai2008 · 03-13-2009, 11:34 AM

I dont know about specific foods but just clean eating in general will build up the immune system. I haven't really gotten sick in years other than an occassional sniffle here or there from allergies. In fact, over the last couple weeks, I have been surrounded by sick people and I'm the only one that hasn't gotten it. (**fingers crossed**)

Patrese · 03-14-2009, 02:52 AM

wow lucky you!

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Originally Posted by Kai2008

I dont know about specific foods but just clean eating in general will build up the immune system. I haven't really gotten sick in years other than an occassional sniffle here or there from allergies. In fact, over the last couple weeks, I have been surrounded by sick people and I'm the only one that hasn't gotten it. (**fingers crossed**)

etali · 03-14-2009, 04:25 AM

Eating clean has stopped my migraines (I only get them when I'm on the road and eating a lot of service station junk these days). But I seem to catch a lot of colds.

I don't get floored by them any more - just a lot of snuffles and achy-ness.

My normal remedies involve orange juice (but I drink a lot of that anyway), honey, onions, and garlic.