With winter approaching and the temperatures dipping comes an elevated risk of you becoming ill.
One of the first warning signs of a cold is a sore throat, making it impossible to eat, sleep, talk, and do anything functional.
Knowing what's to follow (body aches, fever, headaches, etc), you might search for relief in the drug store with fruity lozenges and Chloraseptic-type spray.
However, the 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. They can sometimes help you avoid that trip to the doctor.
What are the 11 foods that can soothe a sore throat?
- Banana
- Cabbage
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Lemon
- Oatmeal
- Pomegranate
- Sage
Listen in as Bridget Creel, Healthy Eating Editor at The Daily Meal, shares the 11 foods that can help soothe your sore throat.
Bridget Creel graduated from Elon University with a degree in Journalism & Public Health, and she currently serves as The Daily Meal's Healthy Eating Editor. Needless to say, she is obsessed with all things health, fitness and nutrition related, which fuels her other passion: teaching yoga. Keep up with her Instagram account @bee_yourhealth to get the latest on the health trends in New York City and beyond.