Best Foods for Asthma Treatment | Healthy Recipes
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Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Asthma!
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Asthma
Asthma is a condition wherein the airways of the lungs swell & become narrow narrow and swell, resulting in extra mucus production. This in turn makes breathing difficult and causes coughing, pressure on the chest and wheezing.
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Symptoms to look for:
• Difficulty in breathing
• Coughing
• Pressure on chest
• Wheezing
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Food groups to consume in asthma:
1. Vitamin A, E & C: Boosts immune system and prevents asthma attacks
Foods to consume: papaya, oranges, pears, melons, lemons, strawberries, grape and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, beetroots, spinach and bell peppers
2. Magnesium: Calms lung muscles
Foods to consume: Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, legumes & , whole grains like oats &, brown rice
3. Essential fatty acids: Reduces inflammation of lungs
Foods to consume: Flax seeds and walnuts
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Recipes based on the above food groups:
Recipe 1: Mix fruit Salad
1. Chop 1 small apple into pieces and put it in a bowl
2. Add some 4-5 grapes
3. Add ½ cup of chopped papaya 4-5 grapes to it.
4. Cut a sapodilla (chickoo) into half & de-seed it
5. Chop this & add it in the bowl
6. Also, add peeled and chopped half chopped an orange
7. Now add 1 chopped chickoo
8. Add ¼ tsp of rock salt and for taste
9. You may also add any tangy spice like a chaat masala for
taste
10. Mix gently
Recipe 2: Bell pepper salad
1. Slice ½ yellow and & ½ red bell pepper in a bowl
2. Add ½ a chopped cucumber to it.
3. Add 1 tbsp of boiled corn kernels.
4. Then, grind 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds to a paste.
5. Add this paste to the bowl
6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice
7. Also sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste
9. Toss it well
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Tips:
• Avoid fried and processed foods
• Avoid foods that lead to spasms or mucous production
• Do not consume cold foods and drinks
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The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website