You can eat eight-pot porridge for cold and cough. Eight-pot porridge contains more mixed grains and beans, so it is rich in fiber and vitamins. Most patients with colds and coughs suffer from loss of appetite and indigestion, so congee can help restore appetite and digestion. In addition to eating eight-jewel porridge, you can also choose other semi-liquid foods such as meat porridge, noodle soup, wontons, dumplings, egg custard, egg flower soup, etc. Patients with colds and coughs should avoid spicy, stimulating, fried and greasy foods and drink more warm water.