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“Headache? “Tired? This marks your 38th is a fever thermometer, no doubt. Fever is not a reflection of our immune system working at high intensity to kill germs that plague our body. Furthermore, when we have a high fever we feel tired and dejected, a sign that our immune system is more than active.

Well, surely you had a fever once and know what it is. One of the things you probably know is that when we feel and do not have much appetite, but nevertheless we need to feed to nourish our body and reduce fever. We provide then a fever diet that will surely help to overcome it.

First and foremost, it is essential that you take plenty of water to stay hydrated. Dehydration can make matters worse, and complemented with a rich intake of fruits and vegetables will help reduce fever. Bacteria and viruses are less comfortable in a body well hydrated and also urinating can kill germs followed through the urinary system.

One of the nutrients that you should not ignore is vitamin C. This, mostly present in citrus fruits, helps activate the immune system and is essential to prevent infection. In the diet you consume fever many citrus fruits like oranges, lemons or grapefruits.

A general recommendation is to go gradually increasing your consumption of food. Try vegetable soups and vegetable juices, which are rich in nutrients and are easy to consume. Besides, your body will digest easiest vegetables instead of meat or cereals.

Finally, we recommend that you avoid alcohol, caffeine and foods with refined carbohydrates. Smoking destroys the activity of your immune system, and you should avoid eating animal protein (meat) and eggs. Avoid foods with iron and zinc, because the former impairs the activity of white blood cells to fight infections, and the second is not absorbed by the body when you have a fever.

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