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Alexa Mikhail

7 immune-boosting foods to eat when you're sick with COVID or flu

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The New Year typically brings more than resolutions. It's also the season of getting sick.

Being sick, whether with COVID, the flu, or the common cold, is downright uncomfortable. These illnesses cause inflammation in the body, and may lead to sore throat, brain fog, joint pain, headache, and congestion, among other symptoms. You may not have much of an appetite nor the energy to cook, but eating small, frequent meals and staying hydrated can help. Certain foods can especially help fight off the inflammation and relieve discomfort. 

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