The Common Foods To Avoid For Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are growths in the nose. Gross, right? They're so, so annoying. Everyone knows it! Men, you're going to get nasal polyps if you've got allergies, chronic sinus infections, or asthma. Some medications can trigger them too! Why? Polyps in the nose appear because of long periods of inflammation. Your nose isn't happy! When your nose has polyps, men, you're going to be uncomfortable. You'll snore at night and deal with sinus pain. A runny nose, postnasal drip, and a clogged nose also appear because of disgusting polyps!

But guess what? Nasal polyps don't stand a chance against treatment! Neti pots for nasal polyps are amazing. So amazing! Corticosteroid sprays and saline nasal sprays for nasal polyps are so good, so good too. Meds for polyps are also out there! Need an even more powerful treatment? Surgery's got your back! But men? Don't forget about your diet!

Dairy Products

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Men, you don't need dairy products! They're disgusting, so disgusting, right? They make nasal polyps worse. Many, many men deal with lots more mucus because of dairy products. Lots more! Dairy products are full of fat too. This thickens the mucus, which can make polyps even more uncomfortable. So uncomfortable! Men, don't let weak dairy get the best of you. Kick these products to the curb! Don't deal with a clogged nose all the time. So what do you got to do? Avoid eating yogurt, cheese, and ice cream. Stop drinking milk! You'll need to make adjustments, but this'll help your nasal polyps. It really, really will!

Soy Products

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Many, many men hate soy. They don't want to eat tofu! Everyone knows that soy products are everywhere. The common ones? Tofu, edamame, soy sauce, tamari, teriyaki sauce, and miso. Soy's also a huge, huge alternative to dairy. The most popular milk alternative? Soy milk! Men, you've got to avoid eating soy products. It's going to trigger a disgusting reaction. You'll see inflammation! Don't let soy get the best of you and your nasal polyps. Calm your nasal passages down! Taking out soy products means less mucus and reduced inflammation. Men, you know you've got power. It's time to use it!

Eggs

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Many, many men eat eggs in the morning. Getting over a hangover? Fry some eggs! Need protein? Scramble some eggs! But men, don't do it if you've got nasal polyps. Eggs are a huge allergen. A huge allergen! They'll cause big reactions in many, many men. You know it's coming. Eggs mean inflammation and more mucus. Swelling in the nose goes up too, thanks to the histamine from the immune system. Thankfully, you've got more power over eggs. You can get protein and build muscle in other ways. It's so easy to build muscle with weights and protein shakes! You don't need eggs, men. You don't! Let the polyps in your nose heal and get protein from elsewhere. You'll thank yourself later.

Food With Gluten

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Get rid of gluten. Go on, be a man and do it! Anything with gluten can make nasal polyps much, much worse. Many men know this! Gluten's a huge, huge part of bread, pasta, and other grains and wheat products. It's in flour! Many, many men are intolerant to gluten. It's so common. So common! Gluten's a foreign invader for many, many men. This means the immune system will take up arms and attack! It'll trigger inflammation and mucus in the nose. This isn't great for polyps in the nose! Men, you've got to amp up. Take power back from disgusting gluten! Stop sinus pain and congestion from getting worse. There'll be no histamine and no inflammation if you cut out gluten! Every man knows it deep down. Take the step.

MSG And Sulfites

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Sulfites and MSG are not your buddies, men! Everyone knows it. Sulfites might keep food looking fresh and stop mold for a long time, but it's not worth it when you've got polyps in your nose! The problem? Disgusting sulfites are everywhere! This preservative's in dried fruit, apple cider, pickled foods, shrimp, and even guacamole! Condiments have sulfites too! Canned vegetables? Have sulfites. So what about MSG? It's a way to enhance flavor. Do you like the noodles that come with a spice packet? Men, they've got MSG! Processed meats do too!

Men, you're going to have a reaction. These foods are huge allergens. Huge! Your immune system is going to strike! It won't hold its horses! You'll deal with more inflammation and mucus when you've got nasal polyps, and you eat foods with sulfites or MSG. Men, you know it. Everyone knows this happens! Don't make polyp symptoms get worse and cut these foods out.

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