Everyone has that feeling of intense frustration when it comes to the common cold, not knowing quite how to describe it. Sometimes, you have something important to do tomorrow, but you just happen to catch a cold today. This is a frequent occurrence in life. So, since we're so worried about colds disrupting our plans, what can we do to prevent them? And what should we eat to recover faster from a cold?
【What to Eat After a Cold】
1. Scallion and Fermented Black Bean Soup
Scallions have the effect of detoxification, while fermented black beans can induce sweating. Drinking this soup will cause the body to perspire heavily, accelerating the detoxification process. If your cold is caused by factors like fatigue, it's best to eat some cooling foods, such as a decoction made from rock sugar and pear.
Method: Heat 500ML of water, add 10g of fermented black beans, bring to a boil, and then add the white part of the scallions.
2. Chinese Yam Porridge
Chinese yam is a food that is "neither drying nor greasy," making it an excellent choice for gentle nourishment. For those who are weak, drinking some Chinese yam porridge during the recovery period is a good option.
Method: Chop 60g of Chinese yam into small pieces and cook it with 100g of japonica rice in water until ready to eat.
【Prevention is Key When a Cold Strikes: Tips for Staying Healthy】
1. Strengthen Your Exercise
Strengthening your exercise can improve your physical fitness and boost your immune system, making your body more adaptable to seasonal changes.
2. Preventive Medication
During seasonal transitions, consuming herbs like Dryopteris crassirhizoma, perilla leaves, and schizonepeta can lower the incidence of colds. However, the decoction time should not be too long.
3. Diet and Daily Routine
Be sure to keep warm and don't wear too few clothes just for temporary fashion, as catching a cold this way would be a loss. Also, make sure to cover yourself with a quilt when sleeping to avoid catching a chill.
In conclusion, after catching a cold, take a hot bath or drink ginger and sugar water to induce sweating. Clear sweat pores facilitate oxygen intake and enhance metabolic function. Get plenty of rest to not only recover your strength but also avoid complications from the cold. Drink plenty of warm water to help flush out toxins.