5 foods to avoid if you have excessive mucus production – TheHealthSite, Thehealthsite.com

                        

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That annoying gooey substance coming out of your noise is called mucus. As annoying as it may be, the presence of mucus is important for the body. It is secreted by special cells in the body to catch microbes and other pollutants before they enter your body through the nasal cavity or upper airways. But too much of it can give you a stuffy nose, cough and watery eyes. It can also make breathing difficult. Presence of high amount of mucus can dull a person’s senses, which could lead to smelly breathe and changes in the sense of taste. Excessive production of mucus can be caused due to exposure to irritants such as bacteria, viruses and pollutants. Another major reason for excessive mucus production is food. Here are some food items that can cause unnecessary mucus build-up in the body.

                    

                        

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Milk products: According to experts, casein and lactose, that are found in milk and other dairy products, can trigger the release of mucus in the body. Because of sugar, the chances of secreting excess mucus is high in ready-made dairy products such as butter, cheese, yogurt and ice cream.Public Health, low-fat dairy products contain whey protein. This may could disrupt your hormonal balance and interfere with your fertility.