Have A Sore Throat? 6 Foods You MUST Avoid!
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 10th, 2023
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Sore throat can be treated with homemade remedies and medicines. Eating foods that are soft and mushy and warm can help your throat feel better. Foods like soup, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs and pasta can really help. However, there are foods that can aggravate the situation. Here are 6 foods you must avoid when you have a sore throat.
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Spicy Food
Avoid spicy food and seasoning of any kind. Even if you have a soft corner for spice, they add extra pain to your throat so skip them.
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Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are acidic and can irritate your throat so it's best to avoid them.
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Excessive Dairy
Too much dairy makes mucus feel thicker, which can make postnasal drip more aggravating to an already sore throat.
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Alcohol
Alcohol is both acidic and drying and can irritate a sore throat.
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Diuretic Drinks
Diuretic drinks make you pee and clear your urinary system. But at the same time, they drain the water, leaving you dry and it definitely makes a sore throat hurt.
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Crunchy Foods
Avoid crunchy, hard foods like chips, crackers, biscuits etc because they're difficult to chew and swallow on a sore throat.
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