Top Foods And Drinks To Soothe A Tonsillectomy

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are soft, easy to eat, and highly digestible. They are also considered one of the world’s healthiest foods. Available year-round and inexpensive at grocery stores, they are also easy to grow. The health benefits of potatoes are numerous as they are a source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid. They also have antioxidant properties within their carotenoids, flavonoids, and caffeic acid.

Oatmeal Or Cream Of Wheat

Grains, including oatmeal and other hot cereals, are an important addition to the post-tonsillectomy diet. They are full of fiber and help create a feeling of fullness. If medications cause constipation, high fiber cereal, along with plenty of water, will help. It might help to eat oatmeal or traditional hot cereal a little cooler than usual, and a sweetener like honey or syrup can be added for flavor. Fresh fruit, like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries can also add nutrition and flavor to oatmeal as well.