8 Foods to Avoid When You Have Pain
Consuming foods high in sugar, salt, fast food, canned food... when you are in pain will make your body even more tired.
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| Foods high in sugar:Sugar can worsen inflammation and reduce the ability of white blood cells to function. Instead of eating ice cream or cake, eat nutritious foods like vegetables and fruits to boost your immunity. Photo:Taste. |
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| Alcoholic beverages:Alcohol will dehydrate you and can affect the medications you take, causing damage to your stomach and liver. Photo:Salt & Wind. |
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| Caffeinated beverages:A cup of tea or coffee may help you feel more alert after a night of coughing or sniffling, but caffeine dehydrates the body and makes you feel more tired. Photo:Huffingtonpost. |
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| Acidic foods:Honey lemonade or sour soup may seem like the ideal food for you when you feel like your mouth is bland during a sick day. However, you should not eat or drink foods containing a lot of acid when your body is tired, especially when you feel nauseous or have the flu. If you vomit, the acid in the food can make your throat sore. Photo:Food & Wine. |
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| Canned food:Many people who live alone often choose canned food when they are too tired and unable to cook when sick. However, they often contain a large amount of salt, which makes the body's inflammation worse. Photo:Mirror. |
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| Fast food:Fast food is often high in saturated fat, which can stimulate pre-existing inflammation in the body and make you feel heavy and tired. Photo:Miravista. |
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| Dairy products:When you have a cold or flu, you should avoid dairy products (except plain yogurt) such as milk, ice cream and cheese, as they can make your phlegm and congestion worse. Photo:Menofvalue. |
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| Soft drink:The high sugar content in soft drinks will make your stomach ache or diarrhea worse. Instead, you should drink water, electrolyte water or bland soups to hydrate your body. Photo:Reader's Digest. |
