What kinds of food and drink should I have with a sore throat?

So, bonus points for soft, cooling snacks that could quell inflammation. That being said, the foods you eat can definitely fast-track your healing. There’s not a whole lot you can do about a viral infection, except ride it out and continue to stay hydrated. “The virus and your immune response to the virus cause the lining of your throat to become inflamed, which causes pain.” These foods won't cure your sore throat, per se: “The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection,” says Nate Favini, MD, chief medical officer at Forward. Basically, if you can muster up an appetite, definitely try to squeeze in as many nutrients as you can. “Nutrient-dense foods are a low-risk, high potential gain prescription,” says Cynthia Li, MD, author of Brave New Medicine. (Ugh, the pain!!) But when your body is in the throes of infection, it’s more important than ever to stay well-fed. When you have a sore throat, sometimes the last thing you want to do is eat.

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