Patients can eat meat during a cold and fever, but the cooking method should be steamed and boiled, avoid frying or barbecuing. Meat is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and is one of the main sources of protein and energy for the body. Cold and fever patients can eat meat in moderation to supplement the body’s nutrients and energy, which is beneficial to the recovery of the condition. However, cold and fever patients should avoid eating fried or roasted meat, because during the illness of the body’s gastrointestinal peristalsis is weakened, the metabolic function slows down, fried or roasted food containing a large amount of fat is not conducive to digestion, it is easy to aggravate the burden on the stomach and intestines, and may also aggravate the condition. During the period of cold and fever, patients should pay attention to a balanced diet and increase the amount of water intake, while avoiding spicy, fried, barbecued, greasy food. If the fever is not cured, patients should go to the hospital as soon as possible for consultation and active treatment.