- Avoid caffeine such as in chocolate, coffee, tea and other byproducts of these foods and beverages.
- Refined sugar is another mucous-causing food. Avoid foods with added sugars, especially ones high in refined and processed sugars.
- Avoid dairy products, especially milk, as they cause excess mucous to build up.
- Some carbohydrates produce excess phlegm in the nasal cavity, such as pasta, cereal and other bread-like foods made with white flour. These must be avoided.
- Soy also increases mucous in the body and can overload the mucous membranes throughout the body.