Another day, another nutrition myth.
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| | My mom always told me to avoid dairy when I was sick because it would further clog my sinuses with mucus. I never questioned this advice because, based on how my mouth feels after eating a bowl of ice cream, it felt pretty logical to me. | | Then, a few weeks back, a reader dropped into our inbox asking whether eating dairy actually creates more phlegm. After a quick Google search, we learned that many people have this same question. So we put it to Mohini Bhakta, a registered dietitian at Healthline, who, as it turns out, received the very same advice from her own mom. Below, she separates fact from fiction. | | | | Cheers,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
April 25, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | My mom always told me not to eat dairy when I had a cold because it would give me more mucus. Is this true? | | | A: | This made me laugh because my mom would tell me the same thing! Turns out, a lot of our parents did!
I have to say, scientific research on the relationship between dairy and mucus production is a bit limited, but the jury concludes that there's no clear link between the two.
Drinking milk, however, does thicken your saliva, which can leave a mouthfeel that resembles phlegmy mucus. In studies where people reported more phlegm after drinking milk, it was actually found to be thickened saliva instead.
Many physicians actually recommend having yogurt when we're sick to get some good bacteria in our guts or to help soothe a sore throat. So rest assured, if you're usually able to tolerate dairy, then there's no need to avoid it when you get sick. | | | | | Mohini Bhakta, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | Presented by | |  | | | | | Oil Check | | | | | | |  | | Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil | | Primal Kitchen's avocado oil is a high quality option that's perfect for drizzling, grilling, baking, and frying. Plus, they rigorously test their products so that you get top-notch results. It might just become your new favorite cooking oil. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 😞 How stress affects IBS symptoms. Learn how the gut-brain axis can trigger changes in your stomach. | | 🪜 Science-backed tips to help you lose weight sustainably. Here are six steps to help you develop a long-term game plan. | | 🤧 Why are my allergies so much worse in the morning? Please make it stop! | | 💡 How this specific benefit of exercise may slow down the aging process. These findings shed new light on age-related disease and overall longevity. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! On Sunday, Kenny will be back to share a fresh, colorful salad to bring to your next picnic. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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