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November 2008

Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever

It was once believed that food regulated body temperature, hence the idea that you should eat to fight off a chill and fast to cool a fever. Although this old wives tale has persisted for centuries, no medical explanation can back it up. Your body actually needs energy to fight off an infection. In fact, a fever causes your metabolism, to speed up, meaning you will require more calories than usual when you are under the weather. It is also important to replenish your fluids, especially if you have a fever.


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