Discomfort and diarrhea can reduce appetite. Eat bland lean meats to avoid fasting. Your body digests bland foods easily, so they don't bother you.
Turkey or Chicken Skinless Bake
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When you drink enough fluid, high-fiber foods soften stool and relieve constipation. Fiber-rich beans include black, kidney, and soybeans.
Beans
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Constipation? Try whole-grain oatmeal and bran flake cereals. Fiber in those cereals regulates bowel movements. Drink lots of fluids with high-fiber foods like oatmeal.
Cereal and Oatmeal
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A small dose of caffeine may relieve some migraines but cause others. Too little research suggests caffeine cures migraines. Limit caffeine to 200 mg, or two cups, daily.
Coffee, Tea, and Water
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If you have diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, cooked eggs are bland and may be tolerated. Eating more often in smaller portions is important.
Eggs
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Omega-3s come from fatty fish. Omega-3s reduce inflammation, indicating that your body is fighting a cold or flu.
Fatty Fish
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Some cooked vegetables and fruits are stomach-friendly. The nutrients in applesauce, bananas, and potatoes may be lost in diarrhea or vomiting.
Fruits and Vegetables
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Indian turmeric-milk hot drink golden milk may relieve cold and flu symptoms. Infections irritate nose blood vessels, making breathing difficult.
Golden Milk
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Sore throats can be soothed by certain foods. Keep your throat moist with hard candies or lozenges. Ginger hard candies may relieve cold symptoms like sore throats.
Hard Candies or Lozenges
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Yogurt contains gut-healthy probiotics. Probiotics may relieve diarrhea one day faster than other treatments.
Low-fat/fat-free yogurt
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Seeds and nuts contain fiber, which prevents constipation. Omega-3s in chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts reduce inflammation and help with body aches, earaches, and itching.
Nuts and Seeds
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When diarrhea or vomiting causes fluid loss, dehydration must be avoided. Water-based foods like popsicles keep you hydrated.
Popsicles
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