By Neha Yadav
Published Aug 31, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 foods to avoid during cold and cough

Having certain foods during cold and cough can adversely impact your health. Here are some foods that you should avoid during cold

Dairy

Avoid having dairy foods such as curd, cheese, butter and milk during a cold as they increase the production of mucus that causes difficulty in breathing

Fruit juices with high sugar

Fruit juices with high sugar content such as lemon, apple, orange and grape juice can reduce the production of white blood cells and can further lower your immunity

Fried foods

Fried foods are high in fat and produce more mucus. They cause further inflammation and lower your immunity

Caffeine

Caffeine should be avoided during cough and cold as it can dry the cough and cause breathing issues

Spicy foods

Spicy foods can increase mucus production and can lead to a runny nose. Therefore, they should be avoided during cold and cough