When fasting, not a few people pay less attention to food intake so they often experience canker sores. Canker sores (aphtosa stomatitis) are sores or inflammation of the mouth that are painful and uncomfortable so that they can interfere with daily activities, such as eating, talking, and sleeping.
There are certain factors that can cause canker sores to appear more often. Some of these factors include stress, lack of nutrition, injury or trauma to the soft tissues in the mouth, and lack of accuracy in choosing foods, such as fruits and vegetables to eat.
Illustration of a woman who is suffering from canker sores
When canker sores appear, of course there is discomfort when fasting and other activities. Therefore, you must pay attention to what foods you can and cannot eat during canker sores. Well, here's a list of foods that you can and shouldn't eat during canker sores. Come on, find out!
Foods that can be eaten when canker sores
Launching from Easy to Chew, here are some foods that can be eaten during canker sores, sorted by food group:
Fruits
Although fruits can be healthy for the body, not all fruits can be eaten when canker sores. The following fruits are safe for consumption when canker sores:
Pear
Apple
Banana
Watermelon
Vegetables
Similar to fruits, vegetables are the same, some can be consumed and some should not be consumed during canker sores. The types of vegetables that can be consumed when canker sores are as follows:
Potato
Sweet potato
Pumpkin
Spinach
Grains
Grains are a type of food that belongs to grains. The two main types of grain crops are cereals and legumes. For those of you who have canker sores, choose the types of grains that are safe for consumption, such as the following:
Oatmeal
Wheat cream
Soft Bread
Muffins
Pasta
Macaroni and cheese
Pancakes
Dairy
Dairy is a processed food and beverage product made from milk. If you have canker sores, it's a good idea to consume this type of dairy:
Yogurt
Pudding
Milkshakes
Ice cream
Protein
salmon illustration
Salmon illustration/Photo: Pexels/Denys Gromov
The following protein preparations are safe for consumption when canker sores:
Eggs (boiled, scrambled, or egg salad)
Peanut Butter (cream, not thick)
Canned tuna
Chicken (canned or rotisserie chicken works great)
Salmon
Foods that should not be eaten when thrush
If earlier was a list of foods that can be eaten during canker sores then now is the time for you to know the list of foods that should not be eaten during canker sores. Launching from Dentistry of West Bend, the following is a list of foods that should not be eaten during canker sores:
Coffee
Coffee contains high amounts of salicylic acid which can irritate the gums, cheeks, and tongue, so drinking coffee with canker sores can make canker sores worse.
Orange
Who just found out that it turns out that citrus fruits should not be consumed during canker sores? Although oranges are rich in vitamin C, which can provide support for the immune system, citrus fruits contain other types of acid. Like the acid in coffee, citric acid can also irritate the soft tissues inside the mouth and cause or worsen canker sores.
Strawberry
Strawberry illustration
Strawberry illustration/Photo: Pexels/Dana Tentis
Sweet and sour, that's a strawberry. Although this fruit feels refreshing when eaten, but strawberries should not be consumed when canker sores. Just like coffee and oranges, strawberries are also acidic. If you are prone to canker sores, choose the type of fruit that is safe for consumption during canker sores.
Tomato
Tomatoes are also included in the fruit that should not be eaten during canker sores because they are acidic.
Chocolate
In addition to acidity, foods that are sensitive or can cause allergies can also cause tissue irritation and canker sores. An example is chocolate.
Spicy food
Like acidic foods, foods that contain chili peppers and other spicy seasonings can also irritate the soft tissues in your mouth, so spicy foods are not recommended when you have canker sores.
Soda
Soft drinks contain high amounts of acid and corn syrup. Both of these ingredients can cause inflammation and irritation that can cause canker sores in your mouth.
So, that was the list of foods that you should and shouldn't eat during canker sores. If you find thrush while fasting, treat it immediately and pay attention to your food intake later, yes. May your fasting worship continue smoothly!
