When you have a sore throat, the burning and uncomfortable feeling it causes can make it difficult to drink or eat. Read on to find out the best things to eat and drink for a sore throat and what to avoid.
What not to eat if you have a sore throat?
Greasy food
Avoid high-fat foods such as red meat, full-fat dairy products, baked sweets and fried foods. Fatty foods are harder for your body to digest and can suppress your immune system, which can worsen cold symptoms like a sore throat. Fried foods often have a dry and rough breading, which can irritate the throat even more. Instead of high-fat foods, choose lean meats such as turkey, fish and chicken. Eat low-fat dairy products such as yogurt and cottage cheese, as well as foods that are moist and soft, such as soup orapplesauce. You can also puree or chop your food if you have trouble swallowing or chewing.
Citrus and acidic fruits
Avoid eating acidic fruits and citrus fruits such as tomatoes, tangerines, pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, limes and lemons. The acids found in these foods can make your sore throat worse. Instead, choose fruits that soothe the throat, such as bananas, melons, kiwi, and peaches. If you want moreVitamin C through dietIf you want to eat more, you can eat kale or red peppers.
Spicy food
Spicy foods that contain hot sauce, chili powder, curry, nutmeg, pepper, and cloves can make a sore throat worse. To flavor your food, add fresh ginger or garlic. Both also have anti-inflammatory properties. According to a 2001 study published in "Advances in Therapy," garlic may help relieve the symptoms of a cold -- such as a sore throat -- and speed recovery.
Coarse-grained foods
Coarse-textured foods like uncooked vegetables, cereals, and baked toast sandwiches can make a sore throat worse. Instead, choose food that is easy to swallow, soft, and semi-solid, such as: B. Cheese, cream soups, yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, ice cream, porridge, smoothies and casseroles. You can also moisten dry foods with broth or sauce and boil or steam vegetables to make them softer and easier to swallow.
What foods and drinks should you consume? You can usually safely eat foods that are soft and very easy to swallow if you have a sore throat. The soft consistency helps prevent your throat from becoming so irritated. Hot food and drinks can also helpTo soothe your throat quickly.
Here are some ideas on what to eat for a sore throat:
- warm, cooked pasta, including macaroni and cheese (mac and cheese)
- warmer Haferbrei,herzhaftes Porridgeor semolina porridge
- Desserts with gelatin likePanna Cotta
- just plain yogurt or yogurt with pureed fruit
- cooked vegetables
- Smoothies made from fruit or vegetables
- mashed potatoes
- Broths and cream-based soups
- Milch
- low-acid juices, e.g. E.g. grape or apple juice
- Scrambled or hard-boiled eggs
Eating and drinking these things will help you get good nutrition without irritating your already sore throat.
What you can do for a sore throat
The first and most cost-effective way to relieve a sore throat is to gargle with warm water and salt. Add about a tablespoon of salt to 250 ml of warm water. Stir the salt in the water. Then take a few sips, tilt your head back, look up and gargle. Be careful not to choke. Instead, spit it out and repeat the process.
It will probably take a few days for your sore throat to go away, but you can get relief with a few home remedies:
- Do nasal irrigation
- Let 1-2 spoonfuls of honey melt in your mouth
- rest
- drink warm herbal tea
- drink plenty of fluids
You can find out more about the tried and tested home remedies for a sore throatread in this article.
When to see your doctor
If your sore throat doesn't go away, you should see your doctor. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections, such as colds or flu, or by bacterial infections, such as: B. streptococci. If you have a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic. Antibiotics are ineffective for a sore throat caused by a viral infection.
Sore throats can also be caused by environmental factors such as seasonal allergies, inhaling cigarette smoke, or even dry air. People who snore can also suffer from a sore throat.
See your doctor if your sore throat becomes unbearable, you feel worse, or if you have other symptoms such as:
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Fever
- a rash
- swollen lymph nodes
- unexplained pain or joint problems
You should also see your doctor if your sore throat lasts more than a week. Your doctor may do tests to see if further treatment is needed.
