The lungs are remarkable therefore should be cared for. Healthy weight is important for people suffering with lung disease. Extra weight can increase shortness of breath and can put strain on heart, while underweight may decrease energy level and make one susceptible to infections. Asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema are chronic lung diseases.
So in case of lung diseases, good nutrition is very essential to prevent infections and keep your lungs healthy and for that avoid Fat diet and focus more on consuming fiber and protein rich foods that include fruits, vegetables, dairy products, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Fresh and raw foods are the finest mode to get the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will help you to keep your breathing easy and comfortable.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Okra | Cabbage |
Eggplant | Cauliflower |
Beans | Bell Peppers |
Potato | Pumpkin |
Taro roots (arbi/kachalu) | Ash Gourd |
- | Bottle Gourd |
- | Ridge Gourd |
- | Onion |
- | Carrot |
- | Dark Vegetables |
- | Broccoli |
- | Green Coriander |
- | Garlic |
- | Ginger |
Non-Veg | |
Fried meat | Eggs |
Red meat | Fish |
Grilled meat | White Meat Chicken |
- | Turkey |
Fruits | |
Apricot | Nuts |
Peaches | Pomegranate |
Orange | Grape Fruit |
Banana | Avocadoes |
Grapes (Sour) | Papaya |
Citrus Fruits | Watermelon |
All Berries (can be taken in moderation if not sour) | Sugar Cane |
- | Apple |
- | Pear |
Grains/Legumes | |
Rice | Brown rice |
Chick peas | Soya grains |
Kidneys beans (rajmah) | Wheat |
Black grams (udad daal) | Oats |
- | Green gram (moong dal) |
- | Bengal gram (kale chane) |
Spices/Herbs/Oils | |
Salt | Turmeric |
Green chilly | Olive oil |
Red chilly | Canola oil |
- | Coriander |
- | Cumin |
- | Thyme |
- | Fenugreek |
- | Mint |
- | Cod liver oil |
- | Flax seed/oil |
Other Food Items | |
Oily foods | 6-8 glasses of water |
Alcohol | Soaked almonds |
Milk (high fat) | Turmeric and milk (half tsp. turmeric in a glass of milk) |
Peanuts | Honey |
Curd | - |
Cold items | - |
Fried food items | - |
White flour biscuits | - |
Saturated fatty products | - |
White flour bread | - |
Maggie | - |
Junk foods | - |
Packed foods | - |
Herbal tea / Green tea
Veg Dalia / Veg oats / Veg Upma / Poha / Vermicelli (Veg Sewian) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / 1 - Egg white portion only
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal / Salad
Sprouts / Green tea / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea / Salad
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal