What to eat when you’re sick

There’s plenty of advice about what to eat when you’re feeling lousy. Many of us remember being given a steaming bowl of chicken soup as kids when home with a cold, or saltines and ginger ale for nausea. But is there any science behind these traditions? When you’re sick, your body needs extra care to support optimal immune function. This means focusing on nutrient-dense meals, proper hydration, and gut health. Skipping meals or relying on empty calories won’t help the healing process. Here,…