Foods That Could Make Your Cold or Flu Worse

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If you have a cold or upper respiratory symptoms, there’s no need to say no to Sriracha sauce—spicy foods can actually help clear out your nasal passages thanks to the ingredient capsaicin, Dr. Sulapas says. But if you’re experiencing an upset stomach with your illness, back off of the hot stuff. It can make an already upset stomach worse.

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