Can I eat beef with a cold?

Written by Han Shun Li

Pulmonology

Updated on February 18, 2025

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Beef is a very delicious food, but can you still eat beef after catching a cold? Whether you can eat beef after catching a cold depends on the specific situation. If the symptoms of the cold are mild and not very pronounced, it is okay to eat beef. However, if the symptoms are severe, such as significant fever, reduced appetite, and gastrointestinal discomfort, it is recommended to avoid eating beef. This is because beef is rich in protein and generally not very easy to digest. Eating beef in such cases could increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing the body to feel even more uncomfortable.

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