Eating salty foods in winter can easily lead to sore throats.
According to Chinese news sources, in winter we often experience coughing without knowing the cause, and upon waking up in the morning, we often feel a sore throat; these symptoms are very likely due to pharyngitis (sore throat).
Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that the dry winter weather often leads to sore throats caused by inflammation, heat, and dryness. In particular, during the dry winter months, weakened immunity makes people very susceptible to sore throats.
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To protect their respiratory system, many people avoid cold or spicy foods, yet still suffer from sore throats or coughs. In this case, you should check if your family's food is too salty.
A study revealed that among those with chronic sore throats, approximately 25% frequently consume salty foods. Eating excessively salty foods reduces saliva secretion, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive in the respiratory tract. Furthermore, a high-salt diet can weaken the mucous membranes, leading to poor immunity and making it easier for bacteria to invade and cause sore throats.
Therefore, during winter, reducing salt intake when cooking and eating plenty of fresh food are important factors in protecting the respiratory system. In addition, you should avoid spicy foods and limit your consumption of roasted foods such as sunflower seeds and peanuts, as these are both salty and dry, easily causing sore throats.
It is advisable to eat plenty of foods rich in vitamin B, such as animal liver, dairy products, and legumes, which are beneficial for faster wound healing and reducing inflammation of the respiratory tract lining. Eating foods high in collagen, such as pig's trotters, pork skin, tendons, fish, legumes, and seafood, is also beneficial for quick recovery from chronic pharyngitis.
According to Vietnam+
