Nourish &amp; recover with these foods when you have flu

Nourish & recover with these foods when you have flu

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 23 June 2025

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Warm Soups & Broths

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Honey

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Herbal Teas

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Ginger & Turmeric

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Banana

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Nourish & recover with these foods when you have flu

Warm Soups & Broths

Honey

Herbal Teas

Ginger & Turmeric

Banana

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