For the past two weeks, I have been coughing nonstop, lying around in bed, and drinking plenty of liquids. Over Thanksgiving break, I somehow contracted strep throat, one of the most annoying things I've ever had. I was just put on more antibiotics yesterday, and it does not seem this is going away anytime soon. Throughout this misery, I've been staying hydrated by drinking a variety of liquids.

1. Water

The main liquid I've been drinking is cold water.

2. Orange Juice

I drink orange juice to make up for the vitamin C I am not getting into my body with what I usually eat. Since I got sick, I've barely eaten, so this drinking this is a good way to ensure that I get the nutrients I need.

3. Apple Juice

Sometimes the citrus will bother my throat, so I will switch to apple juice, which gives me a good amount of similar benefits.

4. Ginger Ale

Ginger ale helps me when me throat or stomach starts to act up. It is a safer saver to me.

I would highly recommend consuming these while you have strep throat, or any illness, really. I find drinking them all throughout the day greatly beneficial as you recover.