Can I eat steamed sea cucumber with egg when I have a cold?
Disease description:
Recently, due to changes in the weather, I've caught a slight cold. My wife is planning to make steamed egg with sea cucumber tonight—may I eat it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ren Yi
The diet during a cold should be light, easily digestible, and rich in nutrients, aiming to enhance the body's resistance and promote recovery from illness. It is generally acceptable to eat sea cucumber steamed egg, but consumption should be moderate.
Sea cucumbers are seafood products high in protein and low in fat, containing abundant amino acids, trace elements, and polysaccharides, which may help improve immune function. Steaming is a gentle and easily digestible cooking method that preserves the nutritional value of ingredients effectively. For individuals with a cold, moderate consumption can supply necessary nutrients, help strengthen immunity, and promote recovery. However, sea cucumbers belong to seafood and may contain high levels of foreign proteins, which can easily trigger allergic reactions. Therefore, patients with a cold who are allergic to seafood should avoid eating sea cucumber steamed egg to prevent worsening of symptoms or allergic reactions.
During a cold, it is also important to maintain adequate water intake and consume plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, which can help alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.
