Winters are in full swing and keeping ourselves warm and healthy
has become very important. In winters our immunity takes a dip and we are more
prone to diseases, including common cold,
cough and breathing ailments like asthma. Asthma is a chronic
inflammatory disease that affects the airways of the lungs that become
inflamed, narrow or swell up which makes it difficult to breathe. Cold air that
we breathe induces a substance called histamine, which is produced naturally by
our body during an allergic
attack that triggers wheezing and asthma. But, wait don't worry, as here are
some tips on foods to eat and avoid to help fight back the harsh effects of
winters, especially if you are an asthmatic.
Foods To Eat:
1. Garlic And ginger
Garlic and ginger are known as
excellent natural antibiotics, which can help in managing asthma during chilly
winters. Both the foods are packed with anti-inflammatory properties too. As
per a microbiologist nutritionist and health practitioner, Shilpa Arora,
"garlic and ginger are therapeutic in healing symptoms and chicken broth
with ginger and garlic can be taken daily."
2. Vitamin D And C
If findings if various are to
be believed, then low levels of vitamin D,
also known as 'sunlight vitamin', may cause asthma. According to Shilpa
Arora, "sunlight in winters helps manage asthma, and vitamin C suppresses
inflammatory responses and avoids spasms of bronchitis and can also help in
case of breathlessness."
3. Licorice
It is interesting to note that
licorice is used in various Chinese medicines to improve the functioning of
lungs. It is used to relax our bronchial tubes which can be highly beneficial
in case of asthma.
4. Magnesium
Various studies have shown that
the children who are deficient of this mineral are more prone to
asthma, as this micro-mineral is known to soothe our respiratory tract.
Therefore, it is imperative to add magnesium-rich foods to your diet.
Foods To Avoid:
1. Avoid Cold Dairy Products
According to Shilpa Arora,
dairy products are mucus-generating in nature that may make you prone to
wheezing and other infections, which may worsen the situation for an asthmatic. Therefore, steer
clear of cold dairy products during winters.
2. Preservatives
To increase the shelf life of a
food, there are certain chemicals that are added to them. These preservatives
are not only harmful for the people who are dealing with asthma but for everyone,
including children and adults, who are consuming them. Health experts and
nutritionists always recommend eating nutrient-dense fresh foods and
drinks.
3. Junk foods
3. Junk foods
Without any saying, one must avoid eating junk or fast foods as
much as possible. Eating junk food will not only worsen your asthma problem, but will
also leads to weight gain,
resulting in many other diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
According to Shilpa Arora, "foods that are high in refined carbohydrates
and white flour items like breads, pastas, cookies, et al are highly
inflammatory and produce toxins in the gut leading to asthma and its
exaggerated symptoms."
4. Shrimps
Don't be surprised to see
shrimps in this category. Be it frozen or fresh, shrimps are packed with great
amount of sulphites, which can instantly trigger coughing and wheezing and may
worsen your asthma
condition.
Before adding any food to your diet, look out for any food allergies and consult your doctor.
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