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Yogurt is a good food choice when you have a sore throat because it is cool and bland. The American Cancer Society explains that people with sore throats should choose bland foods like yogurt rather than acidic foods like oranges or spaghetti with tomato sauce, which may irritate the throat.
An age-old home remedy for colds, chicken soup can help soothe a sore throat, as well. The sodium in the broth may actually have anti-inflammatory properties, and it can feel good going down, Dr. Linder says.