Is feed a cold starve a fever true?

Question

My grandmother always used to say, 'feed a cold and starve a fever'. When I have a fever, she tells me not to eat much. Is this old saying actually true, or is it just a myth?

Ramesh Gupta · Accepted Answer

Honestly, these old sayings can be misleading. I once thought I could just 'starve a fever' and ended up weakening myself further. It's much better to stay hydrated and eat light, nutritious food when sick, whether it's a cold or a fever. Don't ignore what your body needs.

Sunita Sharma · Answer

Haha, I remember my dadi saying this! But honestly, I just eat whatever I feel like when I'm sick, which is usually khichdi for everything. The body needs energy to fight off infection, so starving yourself is definitely not the way to go for fever. And with a cold, I just want warm soup!

Priya Singh · Answer

Oh, this is one of those old wives' tales that always confused me! I always end up googling it. From what I understand now, it's actually not true. Your body needs nourishment whether you have a cold or a fever to help you recover. So, just focus on eating bland, easy-to-digest food and staying hydrated. Don't overthink it like me!

Aryan Gupta · Answer

Nah, that's like an old saying but it's not scientifically correct. My mom always forces me to eat light food and drink lots of water when I'm sick, no matter what it is. You need energy to fight off the sickness, so starving is not smart, dude.

Akash Verma · Answer

Na ji, yeh sab purani baatein hain. Actually, jab bukhar hota hai ya sardi, tab toh body ko aur zyada energy chahiye hoti hai ladne ke liye. Toh khana khaana chahiye, light wala, par khaana chahiye. Hydrated rehna sabse zaroori hai. Paani, soups, juice piyo.

Is feed a cold starve a fever true?

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