Have you ever eaten and realized you are clearing your throat quite a bit? Embarrassing and annoying, right? This uncomfortable feeling is due to phlegm build-up from mucus-forming foods. While mucus can serve as a protectant against dust, bacteria, and pathogens; too much mucus can potentially harm the body causing respiratory problems, diabetes, and other diseases.

You may not be aware, but some of the most common foods we eat cause mucus. Here are 12 mucus-forming foods:

-Red meat
-Cheese
-Yogurt
-Ice cream
-Refined sugar
-Bread
-Pasta
-Soy products
-Butter
-Eggs
-Coffee
-Alcohol

In addition, you want to avoid fried foods and other processed and refined foods. If you are not willing to avoid the

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