Here’s the bottom line: your best breakfast when you have a cold is anything that’s warm, soothing, low-acid, and packed with protein or honey. Steer clear of dairy, raw fruit, and crunchy things. Eat like a lazy, cozy king who’s lost his sense of smell. And for the love of all that is holy, drink water—not a gallon of OJ, not a double espresso—just plain, boring water. Your cells are parched.
So next time you’re sniffling on your couch, ditch the cereal box and make yourself a bowl of savory oatmeal with an egg. Or, if you’re feeling extra pathetic, just pour hot water over a tea bag and call it breakfast. Either way, you’re winning. You’re surviving. And that’s the only breakfast agenda that matters.
