- Hopefully you're not sick, but if you are, here're the best foods to eat!
‘Tis the season or it was? Getting a sore throat or being sick is a thing of winter, so here are the best things to eat with a sore throat.
Pudding
Not only does pudding have a soft and smooth consistency but you can eat it warm or cold, all of which will feel nice for a sore throat. And who doesn’t want an additional reason to eat a delicious dessert like pudding?
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is full of protein and nutrients, which can help fill you with a little something when you’re sick. Beyond that, particularly small curd cottage cheese, is easy to eat and won’t bother your throat, either.
Sage
Technically an herb and not food, but sage has amazing health benefits like toning down irritated tissues and killing bacteria. If not in soup, pasta or turkey, you can add it to honey and water to create tea or use bubbly water to make it a tonic.
Jell-O
This may not be the healthiest option but it’s cold, easy to eat and won’t irritate your sore throat. Plus, it tastes good. And how does the saying go, who doesn’t have room for Jell-O?
Turmeric
This amazing spice may not be a food, but it’s known for its healing antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chicken Soup
Research says that the vegetables and chicken in chicken soup have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with a sore throat. Not only that but if you consume it warm and not hot, it will help soothe your throat as well.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great choice for sore throats and is high in fiber, magnesium, and zinc. It has infection-fighting properties.
Bananas
Bananas are easy to eat and swallow, especially when you have a sore throat. They’re also full of vitamin C and B6 and help boost your immune system.
Grits
Grits are pretty easy on a sore throat and it’s simply boiled cornmeal that can be mixed with butter or cheese. Iron is essential for red blood production and grits are high in iron, making them a pretty perfect food if you’re feeling sick.
Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, which can help ease the symptoms of a sore throat or cold. They’re also creamy and if you add things like cheese or butter, they will ultimately be pretty satiating and filling, even when you’re sick.
On the other hand, if you’re not sick, you can read about the 8 Grossest Items Found In Food. And watch for the rest of the best foods to eat with a sore throat!