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What kind of porridge should you eat when you have a cold?

Dec 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Patients with upper respiratory tract infections can choose to consume porridge made from millet, Chinese yam, red dates and wolfberry, lotus leaf and mung bean, or lotus seed and codonopsis. These porridges are nutritionally rich and possess certain medicinal properties that can help regulate the body and improve symptoms such as indigestion, poor appetite, and physical fatigue. However, it should be noted that drinking porridge can only serve as an adjunct to treatment and cannot replace medication for curing diseases.

Generally speaking, the common cold refers to an upper respiratory tract infection. When suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection, you may choose to eat millet porridge, yam porridge, red date and wolfberry porridge, lotus leaf and mung bean porridge, lotus seed and pseudoginseng porridge, etc. If discomfort persists, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Millet Porridge

Millet porridge is a type of coarse grain that is nutritionally rich, containing carbohydrates, tryptophan, and other nutrients. It aids digestion and helps relieve discomfort caused by indigestion, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. Patients with upper respiratory tract infections experiencing the above symptoms may consume it in moderation.

2. Yam Porridge

Yam is effective for strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. When used in porridge, it can help alleviate symptoms of indigestion and poor appetite caused by upper respiratory tract infections. Additionally, moderate consumption of yam porridge can supply energy to the body and relieve symptoms such as fatigue and weakness caused by energy deficiency.

3. Red Date and Wolfberry Porridge

Red date and wolfberry porridge is prepared from red dates and wolfberries, both of which have medicinal value. Among them, red dates can replenish qi and nourish blood, while wolfberries have effects of clearing the liver, improving vision, and nourishing the kidneys. When cooked together into porridge, they can replenish middle-jiao qi, nourish the blood, and calm the mind, thereby relieving body fatigue and discomfort caused by upper respiratory tract infections.

4. Lotus Leaf and Mung Bean Porridge

The lotus leaf in lotus leaf and mung bean porridge has effects of clearing heat, relieving summerheat, and promoting diuresis. It can help alleviate symptoms such as fever and headache caused by upper respiratory tract infections. At the same time, it can help eliminate inflammation in the body and reduce inflammatory responses.

5. Lotus Seed and Pseudoginseng Porridge

In lotus seed and pseudoginseng porridge, lotus seeds have the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, while pseudoginseng can nourish and strengthen the body, helping to improve immunity. When cooked together into porridge, they can assist in relieving insomnia and poor mental condition caused by upper respiratory tract infections.

It should be noted that while porridge can help regulate the body for patients with upper respiratory tract infections, it cannot replace medications for treating diseases. If the condition is severe, timely medication treatment under a doctor's guidance is necessary.

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