What Are The Best Foods To Eat When You Have A Sore Throat?

Few things are quite as bothersome as a sore throat. Often a sore throat is the first symptom to strike when a cold is coming on, and we search for relief in the drug store with fruity lozenges and chloraseptic spray. Next time you feel your throat becoming sore or scratchy, head to the grocery store instead of the drug store. Many fruits, vegetables, and herbs are capable of saving the day with their antioxidant-rich powers and can sometimes help you avoid that trip to the doctor. Here are six foods that can help soothe a sore throat.

Ginger
Ginger contains a surplus of critical antioxidants that improve immune health, and when added to hot water, creates a soothing, fragrant tea.

Sage
Try trading your regular tea for hot water and sage. For decades, sage has been used to soothe sore throats with its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

Pomegranate
One of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, the pomegranate offers an assortment of impressive benefits. Not only does this superfruit contain immune-boosting properties, but can ward off infections by acting as an astringent. 

Lemon
That slice of lemon served with your tea isn't just a garnish. It's a bacteria-fighting, vitamin-rich fruit that should be used to heal your sore throat and improve your immune system. 

Garlic
Garlic is truly a superfood. The fragrant plant contains hefty amounts of allicin (responsible for that garlicky smell), a potent immune-booster, and is noted with antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Cinnamon
Herbal enthusiasts encourage cinnamon at the first sign of a sore throat. Chinese traditional medicine has also long encouraged cinnamon to ward off and/or soothe coughs.