Kitchen Logic

Yes, pizza can fit when you’re ill, but choose light toppings, small portions, and skip it during vomiting or bad reflux.

Yes, eating ice cream during a fever can be okay in moderation if cold dairy sits well and you stay hydrated.

Yes, fully cooked eggs are safe during influenza and can help you meet protein needs while you recover.

Yes, small sips of soda when sick are usually safe, but water or oral rehydration drinks should come first for steady recovery.

Yes, you can drink coffee with COVID-19 if it sits well, but keep caffeine moderate and prioritize fluids, rest, and symptom control.

Yes, coffee can fit into a calorie deficit when you keep add-ins modest and time caffeine to support appetite, sleep, and training.

Yes, sipping chicken broth while sick supports hydration and comfort; keep sodium reasonable and store it safely.

Yes, protein shakes in pregnancy can be safe when products are clean, portions match your protein goal, and caffeine and additives stay modest.

Yes, whey protein can fit into pregnancy nutrition when the powder is pasteurized, low in additives, and used to meet—not exceed—daily protein needs.

Yes—kielbasa is fine in pregnancy when heated to 165°F and served hot; avoid cold slices and cook fresh sausage to a safe internal temperature.