Health is Wealth: 5 Facts About Mucus and What Foods We Should Eat to Battle It

Before reading the following, please understand I am not a health professional. However, since we can’t seem to secure a consistent health and mental wellness contributor, I have taken it up on myself to attempt to build up our health section, because I have always wanted health to be a major issue within the mag, and I as I see it continue to grow as a major issue within the black community, I see no point in waiting any longer. However, most of these posts will be brief and straight to the point. Ok, carry on….

The late, great Dr. Sebi described mucus as the cause of all diseases.

Mucus is said to be the cause of the following:

1. Sinusitis
2. Bronchitis
3. Pneumonia
4. Prostatitis
5. Endometriosis
6. Vaginal discharge
7. Yeast infections

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21 foods that cause mucus or are mucus thickening foods.

1. Red meat
2. Milk
3. Cheese
4. Yogurt
5. Ice Cream
6. Butter
7. Eggs
8. Bread
9. Pasta
10. Cereal
11. Bananas
12. Cabbage
13. Potatoes
14. Corn and corn products
15. Soy products
16. Sweet desserts
17. Candy
18. Coffee
19. Tea
20. Soda
21. Alcoholic beverages

21 foods that battle mucus.

1. Salmon
2. Tuna
3. Sardines
4. Flounder
5. Pumpkin
6. Pumpkin seeds
7. Grapefruit
8. Pineapple
9. Watercress
10. Celery
11. Pickles
12. Onion
13. Garlic
14. Honey or agar
15. Ginger
16. Lemon
17. Cayenne pepper
18. Chamomile
19. Olive oil
20. Broth
21. Decaf tea

Lists provided by Lung Institute.

If you know more about this subject, feel free to share some info in the comments. We must make it a point to educate ourselves and those around us.