Some people are prone to loss of appetite after contracting the new crown
It is not conducive to physical recovery
What foods can promote appetite?
What should I pay attention to when eating sick?
Let's find out ↓
Cui Shanshan
School of Public Health, Capital Medical University
Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene
01
Sour food
Orange:
Sweet and sour foods such as oranges have an appetizing function, because such foods stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, thereby increasing appetite and promoting digestion and absorption.
Hawthorn:
Hawthorn contains a large number of organic acids, flavonoids, and triterpenoids, which can effectively stimulate gastric juice and promote the production of digestive juice. However, hawthorn should be eaten in moderation, and pregnant women, patients with stomach diseases such as excessive stomach acid, and patients with dental diseases should choose carefully.
Yoghurt:
The texture of yogurt is relatively soft, suitable for swallowing patients with sore throat, and the lactobacilli contained in it can regulate the intestinal flora and promote intestinal digestion and absorption.
02
Spicy food
Eating spicy food will irritate the throat and may aggravate the pain in the throat, which foods can satisfy the taste without aggravating the sore throat?
Onions:
Studies have shown that there are many sulfur-containing compounds in onions, and isallicin in sulfur-containing compounds can promote appetite by stimulating the pro-feeding neurons of the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus.
The taste of onions is also relatively strong, eating some onions when you lose appetite can not only satisfy the spicy taste, but also activate the sense of smell, which is helpful in reducing inflammation and regulating appetite.
Ginger:
Gingerol in ginger can directly stimulate the taste nerve, stimulate the gastrointestinal tract through the reflex of the taste nerve, and the secretion of digestive juice will increase, thereby promoting appetite. Chewing about 9 grams of ginger each time can promote saliva secretion, and smelling ginger slices can help restore the sense of smell.
Celery:
Celery is rich in minerals and trace elements, and the protein content is also high, both celery leaves and celery stalks are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal flora. At the same time, celery contains a lot of volatile aromatic oil active substances, which can stimulate gastrointestinal function and enhance appetite.
03
Why does appetite decrease when sick?
Since the body temperature rises during fever, it leads to a decrease in the activity of digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, and the secretion of digestive juices is also reduced, so appetite decreases. Loss of appetite can also occur when a sore throat or burning sensation occurs in the pharynx.
Depending on the course of the disease, the diet needs to be paid attention to. For example, when the symptoms are severe and there is no appetite, you should eat less frequent meals, do not eat oily or salty food, and choose semi-liquid food while ensuring balanced nutrition, or easily digestible and appetizing foods, such as egg soup, wontons, etc., while also adding sufficient water.
When it comes to the recovery period, it is also necessary to eat small and frequent meals to ensure the diversification of food, you can try to increase the number of brushing teeth every day, play a role in cleaning the tongue, improve the sensitivity to food, and help the recovery of smell and taste.
Which foods can promote appetite
Sour foods: oranges, hawthorn, yogurt
Spicy foods: onions, ginger, celery
Dietary considerations for different course of disease
When the symptoms are severe and there is no appetite: you should eat small and frequent meals, do not eat oily or salty food, and choose semi-liquid food while ensuring balanced nutrition;
Recovery period: should eat small and frequent meals to ensure food diversification.
Source: CCTV Life Circle