Hey there viewers and welcome back to another bestie video!
Keeping your lungs healthy is essential for feeling your best.
This shouldn't be news to you.
Especially during these unprecedented times when the coronavirus is attacking the lungs.
If you experience shortness of breath, can't exercise for a long time or have been dealing
with a stubborn cough, then maybe your lungs are not in the best shape.
No reason for panic!
You'll be happy to learn the secret to healthy lungs can be found in your kitchen!
There are foods that keep your lungs healthy and help you breathe easy.
These foods have specific nutrients that keeps the lungs protected from harmful toxins.
Wondering which foods will do the deed?
Is turmeric good for lungs?
Will Bell peppers help me out?
What about blueberries?
In today's video we will be talking about foods that keep your lungs in top condition!
1.
Tomato Starting off with one of the most common additions
to any dish, tomatoes are a staple in kitchens across the world.
If you have the habit of picking out tomatoes from your food, then it's time you stop!
Tomatoes are great for your lungs!
Tomatoes are one of the richest sources for dietary lycopene.
Lycopene is a type of antioxidant responsible for better lung health in people with COPD
and soothing airway inflammation in people with asthma.
How do you like tomatoes?
Tell us in the comments section.
2.
Red cabbage Red cabbage does more than just add color
to a dish, it packs a healthy punch.
This affordable vegetable is an excellent source of anthocyanins, which gives red cabbage
its vivid color.
Being an antioxidant, anthocyanin improves lung function.
This popular salad addition is also loaded with fiber.
You may wonder what benefit fiber has on lung health?
Turns out people who eat more fiber have better lung function when compared to people who
don't eat as much.
3.
Edamame Edamame shot to popularity, especially for
people looking for soy protein sources.
It contains a plethora of essential plant compounds, one of them being isoflavones.
This compound reduces the risk of several chronic diseases including COPD.
4.
Turmeric Out of all the spices you add to your diet,
turmeric is probably the most potent for managing lung health.
Especially, if you are someone who enjoys a golden latte every now and then.
Turmeric can offer some relief to patients who have chronic lung problems.
Curcumin is the naturally occurring-inflammatory compound.
Another crucial element in turmeric are the antioxidants that get rid of free radicals.
This also reduces whole body inflammation.
5.
Peppers Which fruit or vegetable has the most vitamin
C?
Orange?
Nope!
Bell peppers have the highest amount of vitamin C, especially red and green ones.
They are a popular addition to a variety of dishes from pizza to salads and curries.
The good news is that vitamin C is an essential antioxidant that lessens lung damage causes
by cigarette smoke and environment toxins.
High vitamin C means better lung function, it's that simple!
6.
Blueberries Blueberries are superfoods... or more accurately...superfruits!
These tiny berries are one of nature's healthiest gifts.
This popular fruit, often included in numerous desserts and baked goods, is loaded with essential
nutrients.
They have a concoction of antioxidants that protect lung functioning.
Not just that!
Anthocyanins are the most powerful pigments found in blueberries that protect the lung
tissue from any oxidative damage.
With all these health benefits and delicious taste, it's easy to include blueberries in
your diet.
7.
Olive oil Olive oil is a rockstar of the oils world.
From applying it on hair and skin to adding it to food, olive oil usage has come a long
way.
One of the many health benefits of olive oil includes protection against a variety of respiratory
conditions like asthma.
A regular feature in the mediterranean diet, olive oil is a highly concentrated sources
of anti-inflammatory antioxidants beneficial for improving lung function among smokers.
8.
Oysters Seafood is wonderful!
From regular fish to shellfish, they're packed with some great essential nutrients that,
in some cases, the body is unable to produce.
When it comes to lung health, oysters a key player.
it is not just something you have at brunch with your friends, it is packed with selenium
and copper which promote proper lung function.
Once you develop a taste for it, oysters are great for smokers specially, thanks to the
presence of B vitamins and Zinc which they normally lack.
9.
Lentils Lentils may seem like an odd choice, but they
can honestly work like magic to improve the condition of your lungs.
Unbeknownst to many lentils have many nutrients that help support lung function; these include
magnesium, iron, potassium and copper.
Legumes like lentils are continuously listed on healthy diets for promoting lung health.
Eating fiber rich lentils mayeven help protect against COPD and lung cancer.
Lentils are super versatile so you can add them in any dish you like.
10.
Swiss chard Ever since we were kids, greens have been
the main focus of every meal.
If you didn't eat greens as a kid, it's not too late to start eating them now!
This dark green leafy vegetable is extremely high in magnesium known for protecting against
inflammation.
If you have COPD, then the right amount of magnesium will keep symptoms from worsening.
Eating swiss chard regularly would allow the teeny tiny airways present inside the lungs
stay relaxed and prevent any type of airway restriction.
11.
Beets and beet greens Many people have a love hate relationship
with beets and beet greens.
But once you come to learn about their benefits for the lungs, you will be quick to add them
in your diet.
These red colored root vegetables contain plant compounds that are primarily known for
keeping the liver healthy.
Beets and beet green are heavily packed with nitrates that are great for lung function.
Even if you choose beetroot supplements, they will improve physical performance and lung
function in people with severe lung conditions.
Apple We’re not sure if an apple a day will keep
the doctor away, but your lungs will definitely thank you.
Regularly eating apples supports lung function.
If you are an ex smoker and are looking for ways to improve your lungs then you should
definitely eat an apple everyday or as regularly you can.
Did you know that apples have the ability to lower the risk of asthma and lung cancer?
All thanks to high concentration of antioxidants, vitamin C and flavonoids.
Before we go on, are you wondering if you need more vitamin c or not?
Watchout for these 9 signs your body needs more vitamin C.
Now back to the best foods for your lungs.
Pumpkin Pumpkin is ready for a comeback!
No, we don’t mean the pumpkin spice latte.
The vibrant orange flesh of a pumpkin is packed with lung friendly plant compounds.
The orange color is not just for looks it means there’s lots of beta carotene and
carotenoids known for powerful anti-inflammatory properties that heal the lungs.
Having high levels of carotenoids in the blood is linked with better lung functioning.
For regular smokers, pumpkin can have some amazing benefits.
Ginger Ginger offers the ultimate comfort for the
lungs.
It also adds a burst of flavor to asian cuisine and when added to tea, is extremely soothing.
Ginger offers many health benefits to the body - especially to the lungs.
It is a great source of anti inflammatory compounds that soothes the air passages in
people with asthma and bronchitis.
Ginger is also important in breaking down mucus, thus clearing out the lungs.
Brazil nuts Did you know that brazil nuts are the richest
source of selenium you can eat?
These nuts are nutritional powerhouses that contain healthy fats, antioxidants and a variety
of vitamins and minerals.
However, selenium stands out the most.
Eating them regularly and meeting your everyday need of selenium will help protect against
lung cancer, improve respiratory function and enhance antioxidant defense.
All these benefits and just by eating one or two brazil nuts a day!
Salmon When it comes to fish that helps your lungs,
salmon tops the chart.
Easy to cook and delicious, salmon is known for omega 3 fatty acids that enhance brain
function.
But is the goodness of omega 3 limited to just that?
Definitely not!
It also makes sure your lungs stay clean along with lowering inflammation that regulates
pulmonary function.
Lung health often goes unnoticed unless there is a breathing problem.
Lungs in good condition are a marker for good overall health.
Afterall, they help you breathe!
However, there are several factors that harm your lungs like cigarette smoke, environmental
toxins and unhealthy food.
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