Influenza A is a common flu, especially during the spring and winter seasons. My friends around me, including my family, were recruited. After a few days of fever, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose and other symptoms, we are now all in the coughing phase. In order to promote the early recovery of the body**, in addition to taking medicine on time, I will also cook some soup to nourish the lungs, relieve cough and reduce phlegm for my family to drink. During influenza A, cough is widespread, but the duration of cough varies between 3-14 days due to differences in human constitution. Therefore, we should pay special attention to our diet, not only to supplement nutrition, but also to avoid food, especially during the cough, we should try to eat less certain foods, so as not to affect the process.
1.Avoid sweets: Sweet foods such as ice cream, cakes, drinks, canned fruits, etc., although many people may want to eat them when their throat is uncomfortable, but this kind of food should be eaten less when coughing and phlegm. Because too much sweets are easy to damage the spleen and increase the production of phlegm, which is not conducive to the body's **.
Sweets are a favorite for many people, especially during illness, and eating some sweets can bring a touch of comfort and relief. However, for patients with influenza A who have a cough with phlegm, it is necessary to limit the intake of sweets. The high amount of sugar in sweets can exacerbate the inflammatory response in the body, which can affect the cough up of phlegm. In addition, excessive consumption of sweets can also increase the body's cold and dampness, further aggravating the production of phlegm. Therefore, avoiding sweets during influenza A is essential for cough relief and**.
2.Avoid hot foods: Hot foods such as mutton, chili, longan, mango, durian and other hot foods are relatively common in life, but these foods are not suitable for consumption during the stroke of the first flu. This kind of hot food is prone to phlegm, so it is best to eat it in moderation after the body has recovered to avoid affecting the coughing up of phlegm.
Cough due to dilated nail flu is often accompanied by accumulation of sputum, and consumption of hot foods can make it difficult to produce and pass sputum. Foods such as mutton, chili, longan, mango and durian are all hot foods, which can easily lead to the abundance of yang energy in the body, and the deposition of phlegm is more likely to affect the process. Therefore, during the cough, we should try to avoid eating such hot foods and wait for the body to taste their deliciousness in moderation.
In addition to eating less foods that are easy to produce phlegm, we can also eat more foods that help moisturize the lungs, relieve cough and reduce phlegm. Below I will share 4 recommended recipes for your reference::
1.Lean Meat Soup: Folded ear root has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Method: Prepare fresh folded ear roots, remove them and cut them into small pieces, and wash them repeatedly with water. Prepare the green olives again, pat them with the back of a knife a few times, and wash them. In addition, you will need the tenderloin, cut it into slices, scrub it with baking soda and rinse it off. Put all the ingredients into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, turn to low heat and cover the pot, simmer for 40 minutes, until the ingredients are simmered thoroughly, then turn off the heat and enjoy.
Expanded Folded Ear Root is a common Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. In addition to soups, the root can also be used to make tea drinks or added to other dishes. Folded ear root lean meat soup is a nutritious home-cooked dish that can replenish the protein and vitamins needed by the body, while effectively relieving the symptoms of cough with excessive phlegm. During the cooking process, we can add the right amount of seasoning according to personal taste to increase the deliciousness of the dish. When you taste it, the aromatic and delicate flavor of the lean meat soup will make you experience a sense of well-being that nourishes your body and mind.
2.Lotus Root Pear Juice: Lotus Root Pear Juice has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Directions: Peel and core a fresh pear and cut it into small pieces. Peel and wash a piece of white lotus root and cut it into slices. Place the pears and lotus root in a food processor, add a small glass of drinking water, and whip repeatedly until a delicate juice. Then pour the juice into a small pot, boil slowly, continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and put it in a bowl, sprinkle with some osmanthus flowers, the taste is fragrant and sweet, and it is comfortable to drink.
Lotus root is an ingredient that has the effect of nourishing the lungs, and Sydney pear is known as the "killer of the lungs" in the fruit. Squeezing lotus root and pear together into juice can moisturize the lungs and reduce cough symptoms. Lotus root pear juice is not only sweet and delicious, but also rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nourishing and healthy drink. Whether it's a drink for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day, it's a great choice.
3.Winter melon and dried shrimp soup: Winter melon has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, diuretic and reducing fire, while kelp and dried shrimp can moisturize the lungs, nourish yin and clear heat. Directions: Soak the dried kelp one day in advance and change the water several times every few hours. Before boiling the soup, put the kombu in boiling water and boil for 5 minutes, then remove and wash. Prepare the winter melon, peel and peel and cut into small pieces. Wash the dried shrimp and soak in a small amount of cooking wine for 10 minutes. Add a small amount of oil to the pan 3Winter melon and dried shrimp soup: Winter melon has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, diuretic and reducing fire, while kelp and dried shrimp can moisturize the lungs, nourish yin and clear heat. Directions: Soak the dried kelp one day in advance and change the water several times every few hours. Before boiling the soup, put the kombu in boiling water and boil for 5 minutes, then remove and wash. Prepare the winter melon, peel and peel and cut into small pieces. Wash the dried shrimp and soak in a small amount of cooking wine for 10 minutes. Add a small amount of oil to the pan, stir-fry the dried shrimp for a while, then remove and set aside. Then put the winter melon, kelp, and dried shrimp into the casserole, add water, skim off the foam after boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
Expanded winter melon has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and dampness, and is suitable for those patients with cough, phlegm, urine and other symptoms. Combined with the effects of kelp and dried shrimp to moisturize the lungs, clear away heat and nourish yin, winter melon and dried shrimp soup is a nutritious and refreshing soup. During the boiling process, an appropriate amount of seasoning can be added according to personal taste to increase the umami of the soup. Winter melon and kelp dried shrimp soup with a refreshing taste and clear soup can not only quench thirst but also improve cough symptoms, which is a good choice during influenza A.
4.Pear Honey Gypsum Soup: Pear Honey Gypsum Soup is a traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic soup, which has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, detoxifying and relieving cough. Directions: Peel and core a fresh pear and cut into small pieces. Soak the plaster in cool water for 30 minutes, then wash it with clean water and drain it. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, put the gypsum in the pot and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until the plaster is completely melted. Then add the chopped pear cubes, continue to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, add an appropriate amount of honey to taste, after boiling, turn off the heat and put it in a bowl, and let it cool a little before drinking.
Gypsum soup is a common Chinese herbal medicine soup that uses Chinese herbs such as pear and gypsum, which has the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, detoxifying and relieving cough, and clearing phlegm. Gypsum has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and can relieve cough and phlegm. Pears have the effect of quenching thirst, clearing heat and moistening the lungs. Pear honey gypsum soup is simple to make, sweet and delicious, suitable for relieving cough symptoms during influenza A. Drinking a bowl of pear honey gypsum soup, what you feel is the warmth and comfort and the ** of the body.
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