Question: what are the best foods to eat when you have a bad cold?
Answer: Chicken Soup. Chicken soup has been recommended as a remedy for the common cold for hundreds of years — and for good reason ( 1 ). ... 
Broths. Similar to chicken soup, broths are excellent sources of hydration while you're sick. ... 
Garlic. ... 
Coconut Water. ... 
Hot Tea. ... 
Honey. ... 
Ginger. ... 
Spicy Foods.