Disease and calories [calories] [flu]
I have the flu now and I was wondering whether I should eat more or less. My organizations working hard for me to be better (I have the flu) but im more calm. Will my calories to raise, lower or keep them from same
Thanks: wave:
Reply:"Feed a Cold; Starve a Fever" is the old maxim which makes a lot of sense…and the body seems to do this all on it's own. I guess with a raging fever, excess food which must be burned off releases more heat…not needed. That's why with serious febrile illnesses your appetite often falls to nil. Don't fight it.
When I have a "garden variety" cold my body temperature falls about a half degree and I have the overwhelming urge to eat anything that isn't bolted down…and DO!
"Here kitty kitty!"
Reply:I'd keep them around your BMR if you're able (often the flu makes it hard to eat anything of consequence), Jo. This is the number of calories your body uses to keep you healthy if you're bedridden, which you almost are.
Nat
