Eat These 7 Foods To Flush Mucus From Your Body

Sep 10, 2018

Mucus exists in our bodies at all times—even when we’re not sick! It has many different purposes, including hydrating and nourishing many different organs, including your skin. It also helps when your body is fighting an infection or has contaminants in order to trap and expunge them. This is why you may have excess mucus during periods when you’re sick. The good news is that there are some all-natural ways to move that mucus along, including these seven foods.

Is there any wonder ginger ale is so popular with sick people? You can also drink ginger tea, suck on ginger candies or grate fresh ginger into your favorite dishes. Ginger is not only an anti-inflammatory but contains oodles of antioxidants, so it’s just really good for you in general. Being an anti-inflammatory is what signals to your body to limit mucus production. If you don’t like ginger, consider mixing it in drinks and food in small amounts and perhaps with turmeric.

All kinds of berries work, so just go with whichever are your favorites: strawberries, blueberries, cranberries and so on. They’re all loaded with vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. Drink natural berry juices. Eat them straight up, or mix them in smoothies and meals. Not only do berries have a detoxing effect, but they contain a lot of fiber as well, which helps with moving contaminants along.

This isn’t a fruit most people associate with detoxing, but they should. What set’s pineapples apart is bromelain, a protein that’s particularly good at getting rid of mucus. If you’ve ever had an operation related to your sinus, then you should know this because doctors will prescribe pineapples to patients post-surgery as a natural means of keeping overactive mucus production in check. Pineapple slices can be just as good, but try to avoid those sold in syrup.

Pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses, and we’re really just beginning to understand all the benefits that these seeds bring to the table. They contain a lot of different vitamins and even bolster our immune systems. They’re a great source of fiber as well as an anti-inflammatory, and they can even help you sleep better. Of course, they also help with mucus flow and easier breathing.

Both garlic and onion provide similar benefits, but many people like to eat them together and so we’ll include them together here. These foods are so good when it comes to toxins and inflammations that you really should figure out how to get them into your diet each and every day. When cooking with fresh garlic in particular, mash it so that those mucus-fighting and otherwise healthy ingredients are distributed throughout the dish.

Apples are similar to berries in that they are loaded with vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Potassium is great for avoiding mucus buildup, and a neat aspect of apples is that the potassium doesn’t dissipate when you heat it. That lets you enjoy apples in many different dishes as well. Of course, taking a bit out of one or eating them in slices works just as well.

Broccoli and other vegetables in the family—such as cauliflower and brussels sprouts—are loaded with antioxidants. However, they also contain a special enzyme that helps with the breakdown of mucus. Not only do they flush mucus in this manner, but they are loaded with fiber, which helps to move it along in other ways. In addition, broccoli helps with blood flow and the detoxification of blood, and this too has a lot of synergy with your goal to get rid of excess mucus.

Integrating these foods into your regular diet is a good idea, and you can emphasize them during those periods when you have a mucus problem. Do you know of other foods that work well in this regard? Pass this article on to your friends and loved ones who might need those tips.

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