Aggravated breathing and coughing can create additional health issues when considering overall health. If you are finding it hard to sustain an eating schedule because of severe cough, ask your doctor about the best treatment plan. As you treat the cough, you can help yourself gain healthy weight by enjoying meal replacement shakes and easy-to-eat meals that are soft on the throat and easy to swallow.
Step 1
Eat bananas when suffering with a cough, as these are soft fruits that are gentle on the throat and easy to swallow without aggravating a cough response. These fruits are rich in sugars that will promote weight gain and have the added benefits of vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B6.
Step 2
Boil a few servings of oatmeal to enjoy throughout the day. Oatmeal is rich in nourishing minerals, such as folate and potassium, and is a bulky carbohydrate that can help you gain healthy weight. Eating oatmeal is easy on the throat, as it is soft and warm.
Step 3
Prepare a big pot of chicken noodle soup using wheat pasta, chicken bouillon, boiled carrots, chicken and sage. Wheat pasta is a complex carbohydrate that supports healthy weight gain. Bouillon is a great soother of throats and carrots that have been boiled are very soft but are packed with antioxidants that support a healthy immune system. Sage has also been shown to support the body's natural healing processes.
Step 4
Boil water, then prepare a large batch of boiled sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, which are essential for optimal immune function. Potatoes are also high in calories that can support weight gain. When potatoes are boiled, they become very soft and easy to eat when dealing with a persistent cough.
Step 5
Use almond milk as a base to blend together a variety of berries and other tasty fruits in a smoothie. Enjoy fruit smoothies that are rich in nutrients, have a high level of quality calories for weight gain, are easy to swallow, and soothes the throat. If you have sensitivity to lactose, use alternatives to cow's milk, such as soy or almond milk, as not to worsen congestion.
Things You'll Need
- Bananas
- Oatmeal
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Sage
- Wheat pasta
- Berries
- Almond milk
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