Foods for strep?....Help! [moved from Moutain States board]

[tayander00]

Anyone know of any food that are good for people with strep? My Husband has it and I want to make him some food that you don't have to chew and is soft on the throat. Any suggestions?

[ahuva]

hot chicken soup. a freshly made silky-smooth risotto. and there's always ice cream!

[wyogal]

Gargling with warm salt water, and antibiotics (I find those are the best for getting rid of the germs). I always like a flavorful chicken broth.

[latindancer]

+1.

All of the above and I'd buy him a big box of popsicles :). Strep in an adult isn't very fun...your whole body aches and it can really cause some nausea. A soft diet (toast, jello, custard, chicken broth or soup) is really a good idea for a few days.

[sandylc]

Hot Throat Coat Tea. As hot as he can stand -to kill germs in his throat. And the slippery elm in the tea will make his throat feel better.

[MrsJonesey]

I love the almost silky mouth-feel of the liquid from cooking barley. I think that would feel good to a sore throat, or as good as anything will feel. That or potato soup. Hope he feels better soon!