When you’re sick with bronchitis, it might be tempting to indulge in ready-made comfort foods to help take your mind off your symptoms.
But certain foods that delight, like ones containing refined carbohydrates and saturated fats, may increase inflammation in the body and slow down your recovery. They could also disturb the bacteria and other microbes living in your intestines (the gut microbiome) and contribute to lower immunity.
It’s okay to treat yourself on sick days, as long as you stay mindful of foods that may irritate or prolong your bronchitis.
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