5. Sugary Sodas and Packaged Fruit Juices: Swear off high-sugar foods and drinks when you're ill as these work to lower your immunity. Moreover, sugar-laden sodas may cause inflammation and the fizz or carbonation in them may cause acid reflux in the stomach.

So now you know! Some of the best foods to have during a bout of cold/flu and irritated throat are hot ginger soups, honey and ginger concoction and herbal teas. Avoid cream-based soups as they may irritate your throat further.

Spices To Avoid While Suffering From Sore Throat

Amchoor : While this dried mango spice might have been your go-to for adding flavour in many dishes, you should avoid its usage when you're suffering from a sore throat. The slightly sour and tangy spice can worsen the pain in your throat, as is true for a number of other sour foods.

Anardana Powder : The powder made from dried pomegranate seeds is also slightly tangy and sour to taste and is used in a number of Indian dishes. It's also available for consumption as little spherical candies or golis, which can also worsen the condition of your throat, when consumed during winters.

Chaat Masala: This spice mix is commonly used for fruit chaats and is added to a number of other dishes across the country. The mix contains amchur and hence, is also bad for the throat.

Tamarind Powder: Added to a number of accompaniments and South and North Indian dishes, the dried tamarind powder and tamarind juice should both be avoided when you're suffering from a sore throat.

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