It is easy for people to have a cold in summer. What is worse, a cold in summer is difficult to recover. Some people think medicine is the best choice during a cold. But doctors suggest that medicine is not needed if the cold is not severe. They advise people to drink more water and eat much vegetables and fruit. 

Vegetables are good for people who have a cold. Scientific research has indicated that food with much calcium and zinc as well as food with many vitamins can adjust the immune system. Experts also have found that green vegetables, with a lot of vitamin C can resist the cold bacteria to some extent. Besides, certain substances in vegetables like mushrooms and carrots and in fruit such as kiwifruit and pears are able to improve the immune system to prevent the cold. In addition to the nutrition, the alkaline condition provided by vegetables and fruit is not good for the growth of bacteria.

People with a cold are suggested to eat fruit such as strawberry, watermelon, and grape, which is rich in vitamin C and . Sour oranges are also recommended. If people do not like the sour taste, people can eat them with honey, or people can add some honey to orange juice. According to experts, fruit with vitamin C is especially good for people who have a cold.

In addition to vegetables and fruit, some other food is advised for patients. European people would like to have some children soup when they get a cold. Medical research has shown that a variety of amino acids, which exist in chicken and chicken soup, can effectively and efficiently strengthen the ability of resisting bacteria. Therefore, having some chicken soup during the early period of a cold can eliminate the bacteria in the respiratory tract and cure the cold.

Traditional Chinese medicine suggests people to eat something soft when they do not feel well. Thin porridge and noodles are especially suitable for these patients. Chinese doctors also advise people to eat some pepper, ginger or onion if they have a cold in winter. Food such as carrot, cabbage and pear is good for people who get a cold in winter.

A cold is common and sometimes damaging. But people should not be afraid of it. Although current medicines have some side effects, they can still cure this disease. And fortunately, there are methods for people to prevent it. If you are a person who is easy to get a cold, please remember to eat food with rich vitamin A and vitamin C and to do exercises regularly.