Orange juice. I said it. Look, I love OJ as much as the next person, but when you’re sick, it’s acidic and loaded with sugar. The acid irritates your raw throat, and the sugar feeds the bacteria you’re trying to kill. Your immune system actually slows down when processing sugar. Instead, eat a whole orange if you want vitamin C—the fiber buffers the acid.
And please, please skip the dairy-heavy drinks like milkshakes or creamy lattes. They thicken mucus, making you feel like you’re drowning in your own phlegm. Not a vibe.
