What fruit should I eat if I have a sore throat? 10 Natural Options for Soothing Throat Relief
Recently, with the change of seasons and the high incidence of influenza, sore throat has become one of the hot health topics. Many netizens searched on social platforms for questions such as "How to relieve a sore throat" and "What fruits are good for the throat". This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out 10 kinds of fruits that can help relieve sore throats, and provide scientific basis and practical suggestions.
1. Why can fruit relieve sore throat?
Fruit is rich in vitamins, water and anti-inflammatory ingredients, which can moisturize the throat and reduce inflammation. The following are the 10 most discussed fruits and their effects on the Internet:
| Fruit name | Main functions | Popular discussion keywords |
|---|---|---|
| pear | Moisten the lungs, relieve cough, produce body fluid and quench thirst | "Pear Stewed with Rock Sugar" and "Autumn Pear Paste" |
| banana | Soft texture, easy to swallow, replenishes electrolytes | "Eat a banana for a sore throat" "Banana honey" |
| kiwi | High in vitamin C, enhance immunity | "Kiwi anti-inflammatory" "King of VC" |
| Loquat | Relieves cough and reduces phlegm, relieves sore throat | "Loquat paste" "Loquat leaves boiled in water" |
| watermelon | Sufficient water, cool down and eliminate heat | "Watermelon Frost Lozenges" "Ice Watermelon" |
| orange | Supplement vitamin C to promote repair | "Steamed oranges with salt" "Orange honey tea" |
| apple | Gentle and non-irritating, supplements fiber | "Apple puree" "boiled apple water" |
| lemon | Sterilize and reduce inflammation, relieve dryness and itching | "Lemon honey water" "Lemon slices soaked in water" |
| strawberry | Antioxidant, reduces throat irritation | "Strawberry Juice" "Strawberry Rock Candy" |
| Pomegranate | Astringent, anti-inflammatory, inhibits bacteria | "Gargling with pomegranate juice" "Boiled with pomegranate peel in water" |
2. Recommendations for recent popular fruit therapies
According to the discussion data on social platforms (such as Weibo and Xiaohongshu) in the past 10 days, the following three matching methods have received the most attention:
| Matching plan | Preparation method | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Stewed Sydney Pear with Rock Sugar | Core the pear, add rock sugar, and steam for 15 minutes | Dry cough, dry itchy throat |
| Salt steamed oranges | Cut the top of the orange, sprinkle with salt and steam for 10 minutes | Sore throat at the beginning of cold |
| honey lemonade | Lemon slices + warm water + honey soak | Red, swollen and inflamed throat |
3. Precautions
1.Avoid overly acidic fruits: For example, immature pineapple and star fruit may irritate mucous membranes.
2.Eat refrigerated fruits with caution: Iced fruits may aggravate throat contraction discomfort.
3.Be careful if you have allergies: Mango, durian and other tropical fruits may cause allergic reactions.
4. Expert advice
The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences recently mentioned in a health science popularization: "To relieve sore throat, you need to choose fruits according to your physical constitution. For those with weak and cold constitutions, it is recommended to take warm pear soup. For those with damp and hot constitutions, you can consume kiwi fruit or lemon water in moderation." If symptoms last for more than 3 days or are accompanied by fever, you should seek medical treatment in time.
Conclusion
Choosing the right fruit can help relieve throat discomfort, but you need to pay attention to individual differences. Recently, the topic of "diet therapy and health care" has increased in popularity by 37%. It is recommended to make a reasonable choice based on your own situation and seek professional medical help when necessary.
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