Sore throat at night? What foods and drinks should you avoid?

Tap to Read ➤ You may experience throat discomfort at night due to various causes. Certain foods and beverages may help alleviate the discomfort and prevent further irritation if you have a sore throat. Gowrish Babu

Here are some suggestions for foods to eat and avoid with a sore throat.

Foods to eat with a sore throat Warm tea: Drinking warm tea can be comforting and may help soothe an irritated throat.

Honey: Honey is one of the best remedies for a sore throat due to its natural antibacterial properties that allow it to act as a wound healer.

Oatmeal: Rich in fiber and ingredients like magnesium, zinc and antioxidants, oatmeal soft texture makes it easy to swallow when you've got a sore throat.

Sweet potatoes: Rich in vitamin A. sweet potatoes help neutralise harmful toxins.

Yogurt: Yogurt is loaded with probiotics which your body needs to reduce its inflammatory response.

Foods to avoid Acidic foods, such as citrus, tomato, alcohol, and dairy, can irritate the throat when it's hurting.

Crunchy foods like potato chips, crackers, and other snacks while you have a sore throat.

Sour, pickled, or brined foods, tomato juice and sauces should be avoided.

Any meat with high-fat content should be avoided. More Webstories