Feed a cold, starve a fever. It’s unclear where this old wives’ tale originated, but it can safely be ignored. Whether you have a cold or fever, your body needs the energy from food to fight off your illness. It’s also important to stay hydrated while you’re sick, so be sure to drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids, such as water and juice.
Chicken soup. It’s said that chicken soup is good for the soul, but what about for a cold? The jury may still be out on this one. Some experts say that eating a steaming bowl of chicken soup can clear the congestion and stuffiness of a cold and give you some relief from your cold systems. It may also reduce inflammation. So, while it may not be an official treatment, this comfort food provides the body with hydration, vegetables, and healthy protein, and might just make you feel better.