wouldn't you agree that we all want to breathe healthier and easier right the easier it is to
breathe the better you'll feel which is why it's so important to take good care of your lungs
many people don't realize it but our diet and the foods that we put
into our body plays a role in the health of the respiratory system
just like every other organ and system of the body our lungs need adequate nourishment as well
did you know that there are some healthy fats that can be added to your diet
that may actually play a role in improving the health of your lungs well if not keep watching
because that is exactly what we are going to discuss in this video and be sure to watch until
the end because there's one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but the first healthy fat that we need to mention is salmon salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty
acids which are known for having many different benefits for the human body for starters studies
found that omega-3s can help reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system to help protect
the body from invading viruses and bacteria with that said any food that helps reduce inflammation
is likely going to be beneficial to your respiratory system if you're not a fan
of salmon other fatty fish that you may consider include tuna sardines mackerel or trout next up on
our list is avocado avocados are widely considered to be one of the top superfoods around the world
due to the numerous health benefits that they can provide they are loaded with oleic acid which is a
monounsaturated fatty acid that has been shown to reduce inflammation i already mentioned how
significant this is because chronic inflammation in the body is linked to several deadly conditions
including asthma heart disease and cancer studies have also shown that eating avocados
with vegetables can drastically increase the absorption of vitamins and antioxidants
walnuts are another great source of healthy fats and omega-3s in fact walnuts have a significantly
higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids than any other type of nut this is important because
omega-3s can lower your risk of developing heart disease which is one of the leading causes of
death in the united states the cardiopulmonary system is composed of both the heart and lungs
which work together to pump oxygenated blood to all of the organs and tissues of the body
therefore since the omega-3s found in walnuts can boost the health of your heart
it also enhances the respiratory system as well flax seeds are another great source of healthy fat
that may be beneficial for your lungs they are also loaded with omega-3s and other minerals
that could potentially protect your lungs from certain types of damage in one study an experiment
was conducted on mice that had been exposed to toxic chemicals the results found that the mice
whose diet included flax seed showed less lung damage under microscopic examination than those
who didn't flax seeds are also great for your arteries because their components work to decrease
cholesterol levels which can lower blood pressure and decrease the likelihood of a blood clot for me
next up is almonds if you're like me and enjoy snacking between meals it's hard to find anything
better and healthier than almonds not only are they delicious they are also loaded with vitamin e
which is great for your immune system vitamin e is an antioxidant that helps maintain cell walls and
prevent damage when an infection is present simply eating a handful of almonds per day
is a great way to provide a quick boost for your immune system and a healthy immune system
is important when it comes to keeping your respiratory system healthy at the same time
and one of my personal favorites that i just had to share is dark chocolate surprisingly
dark chocolate is loaded with several nutrients that can positively affect your overall health
to be more specific studies found that the flavonoids in cocoa can increase nitric oxide
levels this is important because nitric oxide can strengthen arterial blood flow
promote heart health and protect the cells in your body from oxidative damage not to mention
the properties found in dark chocolate have been linked to reducing blood pressure levels as well
this helps enhance the circulatory system which means that oxygenated blood can flow more freely
throughout the body another super food with high levels of healthy fat is olive oil olive
oil is actually linked to lower rates of obesity which you may be surprised to hear because it's
fairly high in calories with that said one study found that those who use olive oil while cooking
have lower obesity rates than those who use other types of oil that is because olive oil helps your
body reduce its lipotoxicity which is the amount of lipid cells in your body fat composition
this can lead to an overall decrease in the amount of fat that surrounds your organs
including the heart and lungs therefore less fat in your thoracic cavity means that the
lungs are more able to fully expand which helps make breathing easier and i couldn't
have made this video without mentioning chia seeds chia seeds are loaded with some amazing
nutrients and minerals that offer many different benefits for the human body they contain high
levels of fiber and antioxidants that can prevent obesity reduce chronic inflammation
lower blood sugar levels and decrease your risk of developing cardiovascular disease like some of
the others that have been mentioned in this video gses are also high in omega-3 fatty acids as well
brazil nuts are another great source of healthy fat that can easily be implemented into your diet
one great thing to know about brazil nuts is that they are loaded with selenium
this is significant because studies found that high selenium intake may actually improve lung
functionality in patients with asthma it is also believed to help decrease the risk of developing
lung cancer while enhancing the immune system at the same time all you have to do is simply
eat one or two brazil nuts per day to take advantage of these amazing respiratory benefits
the next one on our list may surprise you and it is coconuts coconuts are loaded with
nutritious components that can offer an array of benefits for the human body well technically
what we really need to focus on for the sake of this video is coconut oil that is because
it is loaded with medium chain triglycerides or more commonly known as mcts the mcts in coconut
oil serves as an alternative energy source to glucose which can help prevent obesity
and reduce the risk of developing heart disease mcts are also known for having antimicrobial and
anti-fungal effects which can protect your body from infectious diseases as well real
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of people around the world are looking for natural ways to improve the overall health of their lungs
hopefully the information that you learned in this video can help you do just that with
that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should not be taken as medical advice
again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two
and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health and thus improving
the overall quality of your life if so be sure to let us know down in the comment section below
and if you want to learn even more about this topic we do have a full guide on our website
i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you so much for
watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friends
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