Foods that heal a sore throat ! Ginger: Lots of it eaten as close to raw as possible. Ginger is an analgesic (a pain-killer) that may alleviate the pain associated with a sore throat. It is also a good antibacterial and antifungal and can help fight the infection causing your sore throat. I love ginger and use it a lot whether I have a sore throat or not. I keep a grater handy and grate fresh ginger into soups, salads, veggie sides and meat dishes. I also love to blend it with fruits and veggie smoothies.
Cherry health benefits may also have the ability to fight off diabetes, thanks to the same blood lipid-lowering powers that help prevent heart disease. Obesity, excess belly fat and high cholesterol and triglyceride levels are all risk factors for type 2 diabetes; anthocyanins may be effective at reducing all three.
Learn about the health benefits of cherries, from a better night's rest to a trimmer tummy to managing certain diseases. READER'S COMMENT: Cherries reduced my blood pressure and also I have lost weight. It only takes a bowl of cherries a day.