5 Plant-Based Recipes to Help Clear Mucus – One Green Planet

During the winter months, it seems like everyone is getting sick and coming down with colds or seasonal allergies. A highly common symptom of sickness is something that nobody likes to talk about: mucus! If you’re struggling with some unpleasant mucus-y problems, it can be partially attributed to your diet. Mucus problems can commonly be because of the top allergenic foods: wheat, soy, dairy, tree nuts, eggs, and gluten. However, there are foods you can add into your diet to help with this problem as well.

First, grab this Global Healing Organic’s Herbal Nasal Decongestant Spray for Lung Cleanse, Respiratory Support and Mucus Relief and read on for some recipe ideas from our Food Monster App to help you with excess mucus!

1. Basil Cucumber Salad

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Not only is this Basil Cucumber Salad from Shannon Leparski cleansing and ultra healthy, it’s great for hydrating our bodies and keeping our skin youthful and glowing. With crunchy cucumber, chopped cauliflower, fresh basil and a creamy lemon dressing, this nourishing recipe is perfect for lunch, as a side or a light dinner.

2. Broccoli and Coconut Soup

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Packed with detoxification properties, broccoli contain enzymes that help break down toxins and they are a great source of vitamin C. Their fiber also feeds good bacteria and help wastes leave the body … no detox pills needed! This Broccoli and Coconut Soup from Kelly Fielding is a delicious way to get in this awesome veggie!

3. Magnifique Millet With Spring Vegetables

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Carrots are a humble root veggie so easy to forget in their ability to nourish us on a deep level. Carrots contain high amounts of vitamin C, potassium (the ultimate body cleanser), fiber, and high amounts of vitamin A that supports immune health further. These root veggies can be eaten raw or cooked and make delicious dinner sides instead of processed wheat pastas and refined carbs that actually enhance mucus production and weaken good bacteria. Check out Rebecca Leffler‘s Magnifique Millet With Spring Vegetables!

4. Raw Apple Pie With Goji Berries and Nutmeg

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Apples’ vitamin C and fiber known as pectin are what make them such a star at relieving mucus build-up in the body. Their potassium content only contributes to their abilities and apples can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Eat them, blend them, juice them, or bake with them. Cook them up with cinnamon and some pears for a naturally sweet dessert or use applesauce instead of sugar instead of butter and sugar in your next batch of muffins! The best way to eat them, though, is in this Raw Apple Pie With Goji Berries and Nutmeg from Kelly Fielding.

5. Probiotic Cashew Yogurt

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This homemade cProbiotic Cashew Yogurt  requires no crazy ingredients and is totally easy to prepare. Most of the vegan yogurts you see online are made from Thai young coconut meat – but it’s hard to crack those open, let alone find them in stores. That’s why you should try this homemade cashew yogurt.

Also, don’t forget we recommend Global Healing Organic’s Herbal Nasal Decongestant Spray for Lung Cleanse, Respiratory Support and Mucus Relief!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

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