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hey everyone welcome back to our channel
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in today's video we're going to talk
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about an important topic foods that can
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help flush mucus from your body we all
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know how irritating excess mucus can be
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especially when we're dealing with a
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cold or the flu but don't worry Nature
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has provided us with some incredible
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remedies that work even better than
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medications so let's dive into the seven
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foods that can help you get rid of mucus
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and promote a healthy respiratory system
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our first mucous flushing food is ginger
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this amazing root has been used for
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centuries to fight off colds and flu
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Ginger contains compounds called ginger
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ales and shogols which have
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anti-inflammatory properties these
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compounds can reduce inflammation in the
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respiratory system and help loosen and
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expel excess mucus so incorporating
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Ginger into your diet whether through
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ginger tea or other forms can support
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your body's natural mucous clearing
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abilities and speed up your recovery
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next on our list are berries such as
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cranberries blackberries strawberries
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blueberries and elderberries berries are
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packed with vitamin c a powerful
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antioxidant that supports the immune
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system vitamin C stimulates the
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production of white blood cells which
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are responsible for fighting off
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infections additionally the antioxidants
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present in berries such as anthocyanins
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flavonols and ellagic acid reduce
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inflammation in the body by reducing
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inflammation berries can prevent the
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buildup of mucus in the lungs and
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respiratory system keeping you healthy
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now here's a surprising addition to our
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list pineapple this tropical fruit
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contains an anti-inflammatory compound
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called bromelain bromelain helps reduce
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inflammation in the respiratory system
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making it easier to expel mucus it
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breaks down the proteins in mucus aiding
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the body and eliminating it effectively
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besides its mucous flushing capabilities
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bromelain has other health benefits
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including anti-cancer properties
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improved digestion and overall reduction
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of inflammation throughout the body so
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don't forget to include pineapple in
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your diet especially when dealing with
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sinus problems or colds did you know
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that pumpkin seeds can also help reduce
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mucus in your lungs these seeds are rich
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in nutrients like zinc magnesium and
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vitamin E which are essential for
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maintaining a healthy immune system zinc
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in particular has antiviral properties
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and can lessen the severity and duration
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of colds and flu pumpkin seeds also
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contain compounds like phytosterols
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which have anti-inflammatory properties
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and regulate the production of bodily
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fluids including mucus additionally
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their fiber content promotes healthy
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digestion aiding in the elimination of
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toxins and waste products
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so consider incorporating pumpkin seeds
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into your diet for a mucus-free
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respiratory system we've all heard the
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saying an apple a day keeps the doctor
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away turns out apples can also help
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flush out mucus from your body They are
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packed with nutrients like vitamin C and
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quercetin both powerful antioxidants
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vitamin C supports the immune system by
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boosting the production of white blood
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cells while Coricidin reduces
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inflammation in the respiratory system
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corcetin also acts as a natural
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antihistamine which can reduce allergy
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symptoms that contribute to excess mucus
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so make sure to include apples in your
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daily routine to enhance your overall
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well-being next up we have broccoli the
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vegetable we often disliked as kids but
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now appreciate yes broccoli may not have
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been our favorite vegetable growing up
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but it turns out it's a natural wonder
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when it comes to fighting off colds
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broccoli is packed with fiber which
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boosts blood flow and supports our
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immune system when we eat broccoli it
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can help cut through that excess mucus
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and make it easier for us to breathe so
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the next time you're feeling under the
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weather whip up a delicious bowl of
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broccoli soup not only will it warm you
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up but it will also support your immune
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system and help flush out that excess
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trust me you'll be breathing easier in
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no time last but not least we have two
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powerful natural powerhouses onion and
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garlic although their pungent smell and
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taste may not be appealing to everyone
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their health benefits are undeniable
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both onion and garlic are known for
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their antibacterial and antiviral
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properties making them excellent choices
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for colds and flu they can cut through
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mucus and help alleviate congestion
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additionally they boost blood flow
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prevent bacterial infections and offer a
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variety of other health benefits so
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don't shy away from incorporating onions
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and garlic into your diet
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they can truly work wonders for your
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immune system and that wraps up our list
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of seven foods that can flush mucus from
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your body from Ginger and berries to
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Pineapple pumpkin seeds apples broccoli
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and onion and garlic Nature has provided
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us with powerful remedies to support our
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respiratory Health by incorporating
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these Foods into your diet you can boost
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your immune system reduce inflammation
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and promote healthy digestion all of
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which contribute to a mucous free
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respiratory system so the next time
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you're feeling under the weather reach
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for these mucous flushing foods and
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experience the benefits firsthand stay
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healthy and see you in the next video
