Controlling asthma with food, eating a healthy diet and taking additional nutrient supplements, can relieve inflammation of the lungs and swollen airways and can making breathing less difficult.
The most important ingredients when fighting asthma with food is to introduce Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene. Foods high in antioxidant-producing Vitamin C and Vitamin E are believed to reduce swelling and inflammation.
- Vitamin C
Citrus Fruits, Orange Juice, Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts are excellent foods to obtain these antioxidant substances from Vitamin C.
- Vitamin E
Sunflower Seeds, Kale, Almonds and most Whole-Grain Cereals have smaller amounts of Vitamin E. Wheat germ contains highly concentrated amounts of vitamin E and is often added to breads, meatloaf and pasta dishes, therefore should not be consumed in large amounts.
- Brazil Nuts have a large concentration of Selenium combined with vitamins C and E has an even stronger effect, Selenium is a trace mineral, hence the body only needs a small amount. Chicken, Seafood and Meats all have adequate amounts of Selenium which is also believed to have an inflammation-reducing effect on the lungs.
- Oysters, Mackerel, Spinach and Halibut, are Magnesium-rich foods, foods high in Magnesium help to open respiratory airways so that more air can pass through. . Magnesium also reduces the inflammation-causing cells in the body.
- Raw onions and scallions contain Sulphur Compounds which have been shown to reduce respiratory inflammation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids found in Salmon & Mackerel help reduce lung inflammation.
As an suffering asthmatic my advice is Breath Less, Breath Shallow & Breath Through Your Nose.
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