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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 16 MIN

Ep 219. Feed a Fever and Starve a Cold?

from My Wife the Dietitian · host My Wife the Dietitian

Feed a cold and starve a fever.....or is it the other way around?? How many times have you heard this old adage when you were sick?Is there any truth to starving yourself when you're ill?Sandra and Rob look at where this old wive's tale originated, what it means, and if there's any truth to it.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 216. Is It ok to Drink Electrolytes Every Day?https://youtu.be/XoUwLAXhBS4?si=vwZflnt6tkiMcwYREp 3. Immunity - Part 1. Eating Well To Maintain A Healthy Immune Systemhttps://youtu.be/zyaZHJGvE3U?si=CgcU7yotusRln0f-Ep. 4. Immunity Part 2. Eating Well To Maintain A Healthy Immune Systemhttps://youtu.be/vP2mY_xiWiE?si=pElA2JlJYtFxPMolEp. 165. The Surprising Health Benefits of Teahttps://youtu.be/-a_NJYMksMM?si=GKcGGuodCY-aybvNEp. 138. The Secret To Great Tasting Souphttps://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=wgBeCAIHlaisoV5UEnjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: [email protected]

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