MYTHS BUSTED
When it comes to making your family happy and healthy, there’s no time to spend messing around. There are a lot of food and other myths out there, and so it’s easy to be confused about what to listen to. Here are some myths on various areas debunked
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Avoid dairy when you have a cold
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Did your mum always tell you to slow down on the milk when you have a cold as it clogs up your nose and throat with mucus? The truth is that this common food myth is false! Milk does not cause mucus production. Due to the creamy texture of milk, some people feel that there is a temporary coating over the mouth and throat after drinking milk. This is not mucus – it’s just the natural sensation of drinking milk and only lasts for a short period of time.
