7 Foods that help to Relieve Snoring.

1. Soy milk, almond milk, rice milk

Any milk that’s not from a cow, really. Cow’s milk encourages snoring in people sensitive to lactose. Certain proteins in cow’s milk cause mild to strong allergic reactions, resulting in congestion that closes the nasal passages and, in some people, gastrointestinal discomfort. Cow’s milk also increases mucous in the mouth, another cause of snoring. Almond milk is a healthy alternative, and keeps much longer.

 2. Honey

 

A gift from the bees, honey has long been regarded as a superfood (royal jelly, what the queen bee is fed, is one of the richest naturally occurring substances on earth). Besides sweetening your tea, honey is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. It’s been used to clean wounds and calm swelling for over five thousand years. Honey makes the swelling in the throat calm down; put some in a cup of chamomile tea before bed and you’ll sleep more soundly and quietly.

3. Fish or chicken

In other words, not red meat. Red meat is an inflammatory food; its saturated fats cause minor spasms in the arteries. Official research hasn’t been able to explain why red meat particularly inflames the nasal passages, but popular wisdom confirms this. Give it a try—cut back on red meat for a few weeks, and see if your snoring subsides. Beyond this, a diet heavy in red meat is fattening, and excess fat under the chin is a leading cause of crowding in the mouth and thus, snoring.

4. Tea

Green tea before bed is a good idea for a lot of reasons. It calms the nerves, offers a good dose of antioxidants, and it also decreases congestion and phlegm. All hot teas reduce congestion; mint tea is considered the most effective for this purpose. Less congestion.

 5. Olive oil, almond oil, and other unsaturated oils

Saturated oils (butter, lard, margarine) stir up acid reflux. Grease helps stomach acid escape into the upper esophagus—this is also known as heartburn. Besides a painful burning sensation, acid reflux contributes to snoring. A study in 2010 at Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine found that people with GERD (a GI disorder that causes acid reflux several times a week) are twice as likely to snore.

6. Foods low in carbohydrates

Sleep apnea, one of the more severe nighttime disorders (in extreme cases, it can be fatal), is alleviated by lower insulin levels. A diet low in carbohydrates (like those found in white breads, pastas, and rice) improves the body’s ability to process insulin. Choose whole wheat breads and pastas, and more fresh fruits and vegetables.

7. Vegetable juice

Instead of having a glass of wine before bed, consider a glass of vegetable juice. Alcohol contains simple sugars, which cause the body to become slightly dehydrated (sodas do the same); dehydration makes the body breathe through the mouth instead of the nose, to preserve moisture in the nasal passages. Also, alcohol relaxes the muscles in the back of the throat, causing more snoring. Vegetable juice has the opposite effect of drinks with simple sugars; it decreases mucous and is easy to digest.

Source: http://selfsufficientlifestyle.com/7-foods-that-help-to-relieve-snoring/