What To Eat Or Not Eat In Sore Throat?

Waking up with a sore throat is enough to ruin your day. Although most common viral sore throats usually disappear within a few days on their own, you still have to suffer through them. But there are certain foods and drinks that can give you some relief – think grandma’s famous chicken soup!

But what other foods and drinks are good for a sore throat? Keep reading to discover what foods and drinks are good for you and which ones to avoid when you’ve got a sore throat.

Best Foods to Eat For A Sore Throat

The best foods to eat when your throat hurts are usually warm and soft foods, however, ice cream can also work miracles!

These include:

·Yoghurt

·Oatmeal

·Mashed potatoes

·Eggs

·Jell-o

·Pasta

·Soup

·Ice Cream

Best Drinks for a Sore Throat

When you have a sore throat both hot and cold drinks are good for a sore throat. Warm drinks like tea, coffee, or broth are very soothing and comforting for a painful sore throat and can help you swallow easier.

While cold drinks such as smoothies, milkshakes, cold water (or sucking on ice), and even popsicles can help to numb the throat and reduce pain when swallowing.

To keep your sore throat at bay, use fast-acting throat numbing lozenges and sprays like Vocalzones Throat Pastilles [Kestrel] or Ultra Chloraseptic Throat Spray Cherry 15ML.

Foods and Drinks To Avoid With A Sore Throat

Any foods or drinks that sting your throat or irritate it when you swallow should be avoided, including:

·Any citrus (grapefruit, oranges, lemons, etc.) juices or fruit.

·Berries.

·Food that is crunchy or hard that may hurt when swallowing (pretzels, crackers, or nuts)

·Any acidic or vinegary foods such as tomatoes or pickles.

Sore Throat Treatment    

Over-the-counter (OTC) medication and simple home remedies can do wonders to reduce the discomfort of a sore throat, here are a few things you can do to treat a sore throat:

·Gargle with warm salt water.

·Taking OTC pain medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

·Use throat-numbing lozenges like Strepsils Sore Throat & Cough Lozenges 24S.

·Using a throat spray such as Ultra Chloraseptic Throat Original 15ML to numb the throat.

In addition to cold and flu medication, Pearl Chemist Group also carries a wide range of throat lozenges that relieve sore throat pain fast. Our favourites are Ultra Chloraseptic Blackcurrant 15ML and Strepsils Strawberry Sugar Free 36 – you can buy these products online or visit your nearest Pearl Chemist Group pharmacy and ask for assistance.