What fruits should I eat if I have a cold and cough?
Wind-cold cough is a common symptom in autumn and winter. It is mostly caused by exogenous wind-cold and manifests as cough, white phlegm, stuffy nose and runny nose. In dietary conditioning, appropriate consumption of some fruits that can moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, and dispel cold can help relieve symptoms. The following are the recommended fruits and related analysis on the topic of dietary therapy for cold and cough that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. List of recommended fruits for cold and cough
| Fruit name | Efficacy | Food recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| pear | Moisten the lungs, relieve cough, promote fluid production and reduce phlegm | Can be boiled with rock sugar pear water and eaten warm |
| orange | Regulate qi and resolve phlegm, warm the lungs and dispel cold | Grilled oranges or boiled tangerine peel water is better |
| kumquat | Relieves cough, resolves phlegm and enhances immunity | Chew directly or soak in water and drink |
| apple | Strengthen the spleen and stomach, supplement vitamins | Steamed apples or boiled apple water |
| grapefruit | Clear away heat and resolve phlegm, relieve throat discomfort | It is recommended to eat it warm and avoid eating it raw or cold |
2. Scientific basis for fruit diet
According to recent discussions between traditional Chinese medicine experts and nutritionists, the following principles should be paid attention to when choosing fruits during cold cough:
1.Warming fruits are preferred: Wind-cold cough is a cold syndrome. Cold fruits (such as watermelon and banana) should be avoided. Fruits that are warm in nature or can be heated are recommended.
2.The effect is better when eaten together with: For example, boiling pears with rock sugar can enhance the lung-moistening effect, and roasting oranges can reduce acidic stimulation.
3.avoid overdose: Fruits have high sugar content and may produce phlegm. It is recommended that the daily intake be controlled at 200-300 grams.
3. Recommendations for popular dietary remedies on the Internet
| Diet name | Preparation method | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Stewed Sydney Pear with Rock Sugar | Core the pears, add rock sugar, and simmer in water for 1 hour | Dry cough without phlegm, dry and itchy throat |
| grilled oranges | Use chopsticks to skewer the oranges and roast them over low heat until the skin is charred | White and thin phlegm, nasal congestion |
| Kumquat Honey Tea | Slice kumquats, add honey, and brew with warm water | Cough with chest tightness |
4. Precautions
1.Distinguish between wind-cold and wind-heat coughs: If the phlegm is yellow and sticky, and the throat is swollen and painful, it may be a cough caused by wind-heat, and the fruit selection needs to be adjusted (such as loquat, sugar cane).
2.Eat with caution if you have allergies: Some people are allergic to citrus fruits and need to confirm their physical condition before eating.
3.Seek medical attention promptly if you have severe symptoms: If the cough lasts for more than 1 week or is accompanied by fever, you should see a doctor in time.
Recently, on social platforms, topics such as #Cough Diet Therapy# and #Roasted Orange Cough# have been read more than 10 million times, reflecting the public’s attention to natural therapies. A reasonable combination of fruit diet and warm rest can help speed up recovery.
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