Cold and flu patients can eat leeks, but it is not recommended to eat too much.
Colds are a type of upper respiratory tract infection, often with nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, cough and other discomforts, and have a certain degree of self-healing.
Leek is spicy and stimulating food, containing a variety of vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, etc. and a variety of mineral elements, such as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc., but consume too much, especially when eaten raw, may stimulate the mucous membranes of the throat to aggravate the discomfort of sore throat and coughing, and may also stimulate the digestive tract to appear abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other indigestion symptoms.
Cold and flu patients can consume a moderate amount of leeks to supplement the body’s essential vitamins and other nutrients, but do not recommend too much to eat, the diet also do light, rich in carbohydrates and proteins, such as a balanced diet, specific dietary contraindications can also be a medical consultation with a medical professional and dietitian.