When you have a cold or the flu, there is little you can do than lay low, hydrate, and get to know your sofa. What you put into your body is the one thing you can influence, beyond the doctor’s orders.
Regardless of the source of your sickness, a well-balanced diet full of nutritional foods will help you feel better and speed up your recovery.
FreshDirect can bring high-quality in-season selections, local goods, chef-prepared meals, and your favorite brands directly to your home if you’re too sick to go shopping or don’t have time. All it takes is a few mouse clicks when you shop online, and then you can choose a convenient delivery time, and your purchase will be at your door.
When you’re feeling under the weather, these are the greatest things to have on hand:
Garlic
In addition to alleviating cold and flu symptoms, garlic has been shown to be effective as a preventative measure.
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Garlic’s therapeutic allicin ingredient is destroyed by heat, so it’s best to cut it and let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking.
Try some smashed garlic confit on toast, some greens with grated garlic, or some hummus with grated garlic.
Turmeric
This anti-inflammatory miracle works wonders for both acute illnesses and chronic problems including arthritis and joint pain.
Curcumin is an antioxidant-boosting substance.
Incorporate a pinch of turmeric into your morning scrambled eggs, Golden Milk, or chicken for a quick and easy breakfast.
Salmon
You could probably skip your multivitamin (but don’t) because it’s so loaded with nutrients like vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.
This is an excellent protein option for those nights when you just don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen.
You can buy pre-made salmon patties or cook a whole fish in the oven with some lemon, butter, garlic, or teriyaki sauce.
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For good reason, chicken noodle soup has endured as a timeless comfort food.
Steaming noodles and chicken in a delicious broth are a simple yet effective meal.
Protein, vital fatty acids, vitamins, electrolytes from the sodium, and soothing heat from the broth can feel like the perfect treatment for chills.
Noodle soup or chicken bone broth, with or without chopped green onions and cracked black pepper, is a good choice.
Honey
If you have a cold or a cough, try some honey. According to the results of 14 separate research, honey is more effective than both conventional cold medicines and medications at alleviating flu-like symptoms.
Eat some honey on toast with peanut butter, in your hot tea, or all by itself.
Ginger
Honey enhances ginger’s antiviral effects. It’s well knowledge that ginger can alleviate congestion and inflammation, as well as ward off colds and sore throats.
Whether you prefer it in pill form, raw ginger with hot tea, or both, you just might feel better after giving it a try.
Flavorful Peppers
If you’re congested and need to breathe easier, try some spicy peppers. When used in small amounts, the chemical capsaicin may also benefit digestive health.
You may spice up your tacos with jalapeños, your chili with habaneros, or your water with lemon and cayenne.
Now that you have your shopping list compiled (along with some potential recipes), it’s time to visit FreshDirect. Seasonal goods and great sales are carefully selected by their team. They have a cutting-edge facility where your order will be processed, then it will be delivered to your doorstep.
You shouldn’t push yourself too hard if you’re sick. Getting between seven and nine hours of sleep per night is as as, if not more, crucial as what you consume.
Done! Now you can relax because you’ve accomplished something.
