When thecold weathersettles in, so do sore throats.

In my experience, swallowing liquids can be painful, let alone eating!

However, You certainly want to keep on track with a healthy diet to help your body heal.

Young woman touching painful neck, sore throat for flu, cold and infection.

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Below are six foods that you should avoid when feeling under the weather with a sore throat.

The jagged edges of these foods can poke into your already sore throat making it painful.

Softer foods tend to fare better with a sore throat.

chips and pretzels

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Citrus fruit

They are packed withvitamin C, which is great for when you’re ill. ## Acidic foods

Just like citrus fruit,acidic foodslike tomato sauce may be irritating to your throat.

If that’s you, then take the spiciness out of your diet just until the sore throat passes.

you might go back to dipping those raw veggies in hummus once your throat is on the mend.

citrus fruits

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Tomato sauce

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jars hot sauce

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carrots and celery sticks

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fried foods

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