Foods to avoid during illness Raw and cold: cold drinks, cold foods, large amounts of raw vegetables and fruits, etc. They are contraindicated for patients with cold diarrhea of the spleen and stomach. Sticky and slippery: rice and noodle foods made of glutinous rice, barley, wheat, etc. It is contraindicated for patients with spleen deficiency and dullness, or for patients with the first onset of external sensation. Greasy: meat, fat, fried food, dairy products (milk, pastry, cheese), etc. Avoid for patients with spleen dampness or phlegm dampness. Fishy: sea fish, fish without scales, bar fish, scallop, shrimp, crab, sea food, mutton, dog meat, venison, etc. Avoid for patients with wind-heat, phlegm-heat and rashes and sores. Spicy: onion, ginger, garlic, chili, pepper, leek, wine, tobacco, etc. Avoid for patients with internal heat. Hairy material: refers to the food that can cause the recurrence of old diseases and new diseases to increase. In addition to the above-mentioned fishy, stinky, spicy and other foods, there are still some special foods such as buckwheat, bean sprouts, alfalfa, goose, chicken head, pig head, goose head, etc. are contraindicated for patients with asthma and skin diseases.