Should I Eat Something if I Have a Cold? The Truth Behind the Old Adage
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average healthy adult gets two to three colds per year. When a cold strikes, the age-old saying "feed a cold, starve a fever" often comes to mind, but the modern medical consensus is more nuanced. The short answer is yes, you should eat something if you have a cold, but prioritizing nutrient-rich foods and staying hydrated is more important than simply consuming calories.
