Tag: Appetite loss when sick

For centuries, the adage 'feed a cold, starve a fever' has guided people's eating habits, but modern medical consensus debunks this idea. Your body needs fuel to fight any illness, so is it bad to skip meals when you're sick? Experts confirm that proper nutrition and hydration are vital for immune system function and speedy recovery.

When your immune system is working overtime to fight off an illness, it's common for your appetite to disappear. For many, this leads to the question: **How long can I go without eating when sick?** The body has built-in energy reserves, but prioritizing proper hydration and listening to your body's signals is far more important than forcing yourself to eat when you have no desire to.