Food for sore throats

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Extract from the article: Les maux de gorge peuvent apparaître à n’importe quel moment comme le symptôme d’une infection virale comme, par exemple celle qui provoque des rhumes ou des grippes. Ils peuvent aussi être le produit d’infections bactériennes, comme la pharyngite...

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Sore throats can appear at any time as a symptom of a viral infection, such as that which causes colds or flu. They can also be the result of bacterial infections, such as pharyngitis. When suffering from this pain, there are certain foods that can help speed up the healing process.

When you suffer from sore throats, there are certain foods that can help speed up the healing process. Here are some of the best foods to provide the body with the nutrients it needs to fight infection and relieve sore throats.

Bananas

Bananas contain nutrients such as vitamin B6, potassium and, of course, vitamin C. Bananas are gentle on the throat because they are not acidic. What's more, it's not unpleasant to eat as it's very easy to swallow.

Lemon and honey

This is one of the grandmother's remedies most often used to relieve sore throats and fight infection, which can also cause annoying symptoms such as coughing and congestion. To prepare it, simply mix two spoonfuls of lemon juice with one spoonful of honey. This mixture can be drunk on its own or diluted in a cup of warm water.

Ginger tea or honey tea

An excellent remedy for relieving throat pain and irritation is to drink ginger tea or honey tea. Ginger tea is characterised by its strong anti-inflammatory action, which helps to relieve throat irritation. What's more, honey is an antibiotic that can fight infection while soothing the throat.

Cooked carrots

This vegetable contains nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, fibre and potassium. It's a food that boosts the immune system and helps fight sore throats, as long as it's eaten cooked. Eating raw carrots while suffering from a sore throat can be harmful to an irritated throat and make the problem worse.

Chicken soup

This classic recipe is excellent for boosting the immune system, fighting viral infections and relieving symptoms such as sore throat and congestion. It has mild anti-inflammatory properties and prevents viruses from coming into contact with mucous membranes. A good chicken soup can include carrots, onions, celery, turnips, potatoes and garlic.

Garlic and onions

Both garlic and onions contain sulphur compounds that have an expectorant and mucolytic action, meaning they help to expel mucus from the respiratory tract. They are considered to be powerful natural antibiotics, capable of fighting viral and bacterial infections, thus relieving the symptoms of sore throats.

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