A sore throat is a common symptom of colds that almost everyone experiences.
Proper nutrition plays a key role in the recovery process, so it is important to know which foods can make the condition worse.
Spicy and salty foods
Any hot seasonings, spices and sauces can irritate a sore throat, increasing the pain.
Salty foods retain fluid in the body and can increase swelling in the throat.
You should temporarily avoid pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, salted nuts and chips.
Sour fruits and citrus fruits
Despite the high vitamin C content, eating citrus fruits when you have a sore throat can do more harm than good.
Acid irritates the mucous membrane, slowing down the healing process. It is better to replace lemons, oranges, grapefruits with bananas or baked apples.
Dry and solid foods
Crackers, cookies, nuts, and pretzels have a hard texture and sharp edges that can injure an inflamed throat.
Consuming such products creates additional discomfort and can delay recovery.
Carbonated drinks
Carbonated drinks irritate the mucous membrane of the throat, and the sugar they contain promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Carbon dioxide bubbles can cause discomfort and increase pain.
Dairy products
Whole milk and full-fat dairy products increase mucus production, making it difficult to breathe and swallow.
Eating these foods can increase nasal congestion and create a favorable environment for bacteria to grow.
Fried and smoked dishes
Foods that are fried or smoked contain harmful compounds that can increase inflammation.
Fatty foods take longer to digest and take away the body's energy needed to fight infection.
Alcoholic drinks
Alcohol has an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the throat and can significantly slow down the healing process.
Alcoholic drinks lead to dehydration of the body, which is extremely undesirable during inflammatory processes.
Cold foods and drinks
Consuming cold foods and drinks can increase inflammation and trigger a spasm in the throat.
Ice cream, chilled juices and other refrigerated foods should only be consumed after reaching room temperature.
