What to eat when you have a cold and a headache? Hot topics and scientific advice on the Internet in 10 days
The weather has changed frequently recently, and colds and headaches have become a hot topic on social platforms. Based on the data analysis of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, the following are dietary recommendations and popular discussions about cold headaches to help you quickly relieve symptoms.
1. Hot topics related to colds and headaches on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food remedies for colds | 85,200 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | headache relief foods | 72,500 | Douyin, Zhihu |
| 3 | Vitamin C prevents colds | 68,900 | WeChat public account |
| 4 | The effect of ginger soup | 53,400 | Station B, Kuaishou |
2. List of recommended foods to relieve colds and headaches
Combining medical experts and popular discussions, the following foods can effectively relieve symptoms:
| food category | Recommended food | Principle of action |
|---|---|---|
| Warm drinks | Ginger tea, honey lemonade | Promote perspiration and relieve nasal congestion and headaches |
| Rich in Vitamin C | Orange, kiwi | Enhance immunity and shorten the course of disease |
| anti-inflammatory foods | chicken soup, onions | Inhibit respiratory inflammatory response |
| Easy to digest staple food | Oatmeal, millet porridge | Supplement energy and reduce gastrointestinal burden |
3. Three popular dietary remedies that netizens have tested effective
1.Green onion and white ginger syrup: Xiaohongshu user "Healthy Lifestyle" shared that boiling scallions and ginger slices and adding brown sugar to drink has a significant sweating effect.
2.Honey garlic paste: Recommended by Douyin bloggers, mix garlic paste and honey at a ratio of 1:3 and take one spoonful a day to relieve sore throat.
3.Steamed pear and pepper: The topic on Weibo has been read more than 2 million times. Sydney pears are cored and steamed with Chinese prickly ash. Its cough-relieving effect has been verified by many people.
4. Controversial foods that need to be eaten with caution
| food name | Reasons for dispute | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
| iced fruit | May worsen throat irritation | Eat during recovery period |
| spicy hotpot | Irritation of mucous membranes causing cough | Try after symptoms subside |
| Strong tea coffee | Causes dehydration to worsen headaches | Replace with light salt water |
5. Special reminder from nutritionists
1. Daily drinking water should reach 1.5-2 liters, warm water is best;
2. Avoid high-protein, indigestible foods (such as beef, fried foods) during fever;
3. If the headache lasts for more than 3 days, seek medical treatment promptly to rule out other causes.
Through a scientific diet and adequate rest, most cold and headache symptoms can be significantly improved within 3-5 days. It is recommended to save this article for future reference!
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