If you have a sore throat from a flu/common cold, is it alright to eat Ice Cream?

Discussion in 'Health, Beauty, and Fashion' started by gawain187, Sep 5, 2010.

  1. gawain187

    gawain187 Well-Known Member

    I have a sore throat but really craving a nice cool ice cream because its really hot.

    Don't know whether there's anything alright with this?
     
  2. kaheimon

    kaheimon Member

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    I'm pretty sure you can eat ice cream when you have a sore throat...but don't eat too much! :D Hope you feel better soon!
     
  3. kevin

    kevin RAWR!

    If you are coughing, you shouldn't because its bare cold, not good for your "fay", gonna make you cough even more.

    If it's just sore throat, I don't see why not, could help sooth it.
     
  4. skitlez

    skitlez Active Member

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    the problem with ice cream is that it contains a profuse amount of sugar. Sugar suppresses the immune system which you don't want when you're sick. You could eat ice cream but you might recover slowly. Drink plenty of water instead. If you want something cold, drink cold water. If you do want to drink something sweet, I suggest you mix some honey with hot water. Honey has remedial properties that will benefit you more than ice cream. Hope you feel better soon :)
     
  5. kevin

    kevin RAWR!

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    good idea
     
  6. gawain187

    gawain187 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I wont eat too much, don't want to get a stomach ache

    I don't have a cough, but just a sore throat along with a head ache and feeling hot.

    Yeah, I might try out those. But hopefully I get well soon
     
  7. patunicity

    patunicity Active Member

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    ice cream have milk which usually cause mucus that is not good for sore throat
     
  8. sara

    sara Well-Known Member

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    Sure it is ok when you have a sore throat to eat ice cream. Actually it will help with the swelling. Same as if you take a tylenol.
     
  9. hem

    hem Well-Known Member

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    Hm I think honey and lemon helps more to be honest. Cold icecream just make the throat more sore and start coughing....
     
  10. Okiesdokies

    Okiesdokies Active Member

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    Don't eat too much icecream!
    You can also try gargle with warm salt water to help sore throat.
     
  11. blueheart1985

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    Yes, If you throat sore, it's better to get your throat moist. Don't drink warm or hot drinks, that make your throat dryer and it can burn. But if you do want some warm drink? Drink it when it's lukewarm. Oo, don't eat too much icecream it's fatning
     
  12. blueheart1985

    blueheart1985 Well-Known Member

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    Honey helps a little bit, lemon is for vitamin C and if the throat is sore ice cream is good for your throat. Ask your doctor[​IMG]