And even today, if you accompany your roast with potatoes, onions, green beans and carrots, this scrumptious dish may earn a lofty Sunday status. Chuck roast is the cut most commonly used to make pot roast, and it must be cooked slowly -- in the oven or a slow cooker -- to become juicy and tender.
Lemon can also help treat chest congestion naturally. The citric acid in lemon reduces the thickness of the mucus, so that it can be expelled from the body easily. Plus, the vitamin C in lemon helps improve the bodyâs immunity. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a glass of hot water along with a little honey. Drink this solution several times daily. Another option is to add 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest to a cup of hot water. Cover and allow it to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and drink the warm solution. You can even gargle with it.
2. Inhaling steam is another very effective way to get quick relief from chest congestion as the steamâs heat and moisture help break up and dissolve mucus. 1  Fill a bowl with very hot water. 2  Add a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil. 3  Place your face over the bowl and a towel over your head.. Salt Water. Gargling with salt water several times a day is an effective treatment for chest congestion. While the salt helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract, the hot water reduces irritation in the throat. 1  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water.