Posted By: uksweetheart Whole milk problem? - 04-20-2006 02:49 AM
Does anyone have a problem with more mucus when they've had whole milk instead of semi skimmed?
I hadn't really thought about it until I had nothing differant food wise other then for a change have some whole milk instead of semi and for a few days following I've had more mucus then normal.. thanks, Linda
Posted By: JAM Re: Whole milk problem? - 04-20-2006 09:26 PM
Linda, my husband has tried some cream and milk based thinned soups. These gum up in his mouth and the mucus starts flowing more heavily. So he stays away from milk or cream. MY
Posted By: Gary Re: Whole milk problem? - 04-21-2006 12:41 AM
It's a myth, an "old wives tale", not based on science. Milk does NOT cause more mucous.

Here's some more on dairy myths http://www.coles.com.au/healthyliving/nutrition_notes/white_lies.asp
Posted By: uksweetheart Re: Whole milk problem? - 04-21-2006 10:37 AM
Thanks for posting this Gary because in a way it's answered my question as it says " the proteins in dairy coat the mucous that
Posted By: JAM Re: Whole milk problem? - 04-21-2006 10:56 PM
Yep, that's what happens to John. Amy
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