( through fruit or juice ). Other foods that can lead to excess snoring are noted below in the “ Eating Right ” section .
• Weight Loss
As discussed earlier in this book , excess weight can contribute to snoring , as excess skin in the neck area provides more flesh / tissue for air to vibrate against .
In light of this , losing weight can not only lead to profound health improvement and lowering the risk of a dizzying array of problems ( such as heart disease and stroke ), but it can also lead to a snore-free life ; a nice bonus indeed !
• Eating Right We ’ ve already noted that some foods can enhance congestion ( which would possibly be :
✗ Dairy products ✗ Fried foods ✗ Chocolate ✗ Frozen foods ✗ Some baked goods ( e . g . pizza )
Generally , snorers should avoid these foods ; or , at least , they should not be consumed near bedtime .
We ’ ve also noted that excess weight can lead to snoring , as it has the dual effect of enlarging the flesh of the neck ( thus providing more tissue / skin for the air to vibrate against ), and reduce efficiency of the lungs , thus requiring the body to compensate by pushing harder to expel carbon dioxide ( thereby increasing the force of wind through the airway ).
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