During a cold, it is appropriate to eat some zongzi, but it is recommended not to eat ones that are too sweet. Colds are very common and are considered upper respiratory infections. Generally, most colds are viral infections and this condition typically lasts about a week before it resolves on its own. There are many factors that can trigger a cold, whether it is a viral infection, bacterial infection, or a common virus and some influenza viruses causing upper respiratory infections, patients generally may experience varying degrees of fever. Therefore, it is advised that patients with a cold should avoid eating overly sweet zongzi and preferably eat plain zongzi or those of other flavors. As some patients with a cold may have a fever that could affect normal digestive function, it is advisable to maintain a light diet during a cold, and eating a small amount of zongzi is acceptable.