All humans, at a point in time, get sick. In order to stay strong when down with flu or illness, there are some important types of foods you should avoid, in order for the illness not to worsen. These foods make it hard for the body to recover quickly.

This article provides details on foods to avoid when sick. Below are six foods and beverages you should avoid when you’re sick so you can get better faster.


1. COFFEE

When you should skip it: If you have any type of illness, but especially a stomach bug.

Why it makes you feel worse: The caffeine in coffee is a diuretic, which can make you urinate a lot and leave you dehydrated.

That’s bad news when you’re battling a virus or other infection, since getting enough hydration helps your immune system fight more effectively, says Kristine Arthur, M.D., an internist at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California.

Caffeine is even worse when you’re dealing with vomiting or diarrhea since both can cause you to lose fluid. Taking in extra caffeine on top of that will only make that dehydration worse. Plus, caffeine can actually stimulate the muscles in your digestive tract and make your diarrhea more intense, Arthur says.

2. ORANGE JUICE

When you should skip it: If you have a cough or a sore throat.

Why it makes you feel worse: Orange juices tart acidity is usually refreshing. But when you have a cough or cold, it can hurt your throat.

“It contains citric acid, which irritates the lining of your already-inflamed throat,” says Taz Bhatia, M.D., professor of integrative medicine at Emory University and author of What Doctors Eat.

This means your throat will hurt more and take longer to heal.

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