The Healing Power of Food: What to Eat When You’re Sick - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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• Different symptoms require specific food strategies: hydration comes first during stomach bugs, bland carbs help with upset stomachs, while warm liquids and fiber aid constipation
• Bone broth and warm teas help with congestion, while both cold foods and warm soups soothe sore throats. Raw honey acts as a natural cough suppressant
• Bone broth offers collagen and amino acids for tissue repair, while garlic provides antiviral and antibacterial effects that reduce cold and flu severity
• Coconut water restores lost electrolytes without irritating your stomach, and ginger effectively stops nausea while calming your digestive tract
• Eat small, frequent amounts rather than large meals when sick, and use high-water fruits and vegetables like watermelon and cucumbers as hydration alternatives