mucus is a thick substance that lines your respiratory tract it serves a very important
role because it helps to protect your lungs from infection and foreign particles
however when the body produces too much mucus it can lead to a number of problems including
difficulty breathing coughing and a runny nose if you've experienced excess mucus buildup then
you know just how frustrating it can be with that said most people are unaware that the
foods that they eat in their diet may actually be what's causing excess mucus to accumulate
in the airways of your lungs which is why in this video we're going to look at the top foods
that have been shown to cause an increase in mucus production be sure to watch until the
end because there's one food that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first culprit that we need to discuss is brit bread is a staple in many diets which is why you
may be saddened to hear that it can cause an increase in mucus production one study found
that bread consumption was linked to chronic rhino sinusitis with nasal polyps which are gross inside
of the nose the study found that people who ate more than two slices of white bread per day had
higher rates of these symptoms researchers also found a link between bread consumption and asthma
their studies found that people who ate bread were more likely to experience asthma symptoms such as
wheezing chest tightness and shortness of breath next up on our list is processed meat processed
meat is made up of meat that has been treated in some way to preserve it or enhance its flavor this
includes bacon ham hot dogs sausage and lunch meat we included it here because researchers found that
eating processed meat was linked with an increased risk of copd which is a condition that makes it
more difficult to breathe the study found that for every 10 grams of processed meat eaten per day
the risk of copd increased by seven percent and one of the unfortunate side effects of copd
is excess mucus production another food that we should mention is sugar it's been well documented
that sugar is not something that should be included in a healthy diet but to add fuel
to the fire a study found a link between sugar consumption and increased mucus production the
study looked at the effects of sugar on nasal mucus in healthy people and people with asthma
it found that both groups produced more mucus after eating sugar the study also found that
people with asthma had a greater response to sugar producing more mucus than the healthy participants
this suggests that sugar may play a role in exacerbating asthma symptoms and making the
condition worse over time next up on our list is milk it's no secret that milk is a good source of
calcium and other nutrients but milk has also been shown to cause mucus a study found that drinking
milk increased the production of mucus in the nose and throat the study found that participants who
drank milk had more mucus in their noses when they blew their nose and they were also more likely to
have a sore throat milk was also linked with an increase in the number of colds people experienced
fast food is yet another type that we need to discuss it's no secret that fast food is unhealthy
but many are surprised to hear that it can increase the production of mucus
a study found that eating fast food was linked with an increased risk of developing asthma the
study found that for every serving of fast food eaten per week the risk of asthma increased by 18
and as previously mentioned one of the unfortunate side effects of asthma is excess mucus production
but while we're on the topic of things that are unhealthy it leads to the next culprit on our list
which is soda just like fast food soda has also been linked with an increased risk of developing
asthma and increased mucus production the primary reason is that soda is loaded with sugar
and excess sugar has been known to cause inflammation inflammation can lead to a
variety of problems in the human body including sinus congestion and the overproduction of mucus
also when you eat sugar it causes your body to release more inflammatory substances one of those
substances is histamine which is also known for causing the release of mucus and to make matters
worse most people drink soda while washing down that greasy but often delicious fast food meal
talk about a double whammy when it comes to the buildup of excess mucus in your airways
but moving right along the next food that we need to talk about is cheese when we eat cheese
and other dairy products sometimes our bodies are unable to break down and absorb a property known
as lactose when this occurs the body's natural reaction is to produce more
mucus this can even lead to other problems such as diarrhea constipation and nausea additionally one
commonality between many dairy products is the high level of saturated fat that they contain
saturated fats are also believed to increase mucus production cheese is no exception as it is made
from the milk of cows which contain a high level of saturated fat saturated fats cause the body to
produce more mucus in order to protect itself from the harmful effects and we couldn't have made this
video without mentioning eggs eggs are a common ingredient in many dishes and are a good source
of protein and other nutrients but unfortunately some researchers believe that eggs can cause an
increase in mucus production if you're wondering why one theory is that the properties in eggs
can trigger the production of histamine which in turn triggers the production of mucus in your body
another possibility is that eggs contain a unique protein that can cause an immune
reaction in some people when the body perceives this protein as a threat it creates antibodies to
attack it these antibodies also cause inflammation which can lead to increased mucus production
corn is another food that we need to discuss it's a popular food item in many cuisines around
the world and while it may seem like a harmless ingredient some researchers believe that it can
cause an increase in mucus production a study found that subjects who ate corn protein had
increased mucus along with more sneezing itching and a runny nose the study also
found that the subjects who ate corn protein were more likely to experience an asthma attack
while the study found that corn may cause an increase in mucus production it is not clear
if this is a major concern for most people more research is needed in this area but if
you're worried about corn causing mucus buildup you may consider eliminating it from your diet
next up on our list refers to foods that are high in sodium unfortunately most americans
are consuming far too much sodium in their diets in fact many of the common foods that we eat are
packed with sodium and that could be leading to an increase in the production of mucus the reason
is sodium causes inflammation in the body which can lead to swelling this causes the production of
mucus to increase as a natural defense mechanism a study found that participants who ate salty foods
had more mucus and were also more likely to have a sore throat sodium was also linked with an
increase in the number of colds people experienced while it's important to include some salt in your
diet it's also important to be mindful of how much you're eating if you're experiencing problems with
mucus it may be a good idea to limit your intake of salty foods but real quick if you don't mind
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millions of people around the world are looking for ways to get rid of excess mucus and phlegm
in order to make breathing easier hopefully the information that you learned in this video
can help you do just that with that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should
not be taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully
you learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall
health and thus improving the overall quality of your life if so be sure to let us know down in
the comment section below and if you want to learn even more about this topic we do have a full guide
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much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend
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