Breath Easier with the Help of the MyFoodMyHealth Meal Planner and Asthma Diet
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MyFoodMyHealth Diet for Asthma
Our diet for asthma helps you breather easier while savoring the flavors of a wide array of colorful fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, nuts, and seeds.
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Diet & Foods for Asthma Relief
A diet for asthma should focus on overall nutrition and be high in anti-oxidants. It should incorporate foods rich in magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, quercetin, and omega-3 Fatty acids.
Magnesium (Exerts direct action on bronchial smooth muscle, producing dilation. Research shows that many patients with asthma and other bronchial diseases have low magnesium.)
Almonds
Amaranth
Avocados
Barley
Brazil nuts
Buckwheat
Chocolate
Oysters
Pumpkin seeds
Quinoa
Spinach
Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C (A natural antihistamine capable of blocking the effect of inflammatory reactions, key to gaining asthma relief)
Cabbage, red
Kiwi, fruit
Oranges
Peppers, bell, red
Potatoes
Strawberries
Tangerines & other mandarins
Quercetin (Can help neutralize the damaging effects of pollution which can aggravate asthma)
Apples
Cabbage
Cranberries
Garlic
Grapefruit, white
Grapes
Green
Kale
Onions
Pears
Spinach
Vitamin B6 (Helps decrease wheezing and other asthma symptoms)
Avocados
Bananas
Barley
Bok Choy
Chicken
Chick-peas
Mangoes
Pork, fresh
Potatoes
Rice, brown
Salmon
Sunflower seeds
Sweet potatoes
Tuna
Turkey
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Reduces inflammation and bronchial swelling)
Avocados
Flax seeds
Salmon
Trout
Tuna
Walnuts
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which bronchial obstruction and bronchospasm lead to dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or cough. When asthma flares up and you have an asthma attack, the bronchial tubes become swollen and the muscles around the airways constrict, which makes breathing difficult. This attack also releases compounds called histamines and other chemicals into the body. This causes further inflammation and creates excess mucus that makes breathing even more difficult. An asthma attack can last from a few minutes to a few days. Most episodes can be treated or managed with medicine and self-care plans. Many people who have asthma are free of asthma symptoms most of the time.
Risk Factors and Causes of Asthma
Atopy
Family history
Environmental and occupational factors
Obesity
Symptoms of Asthma
Chest tightness
Difficulty breathing
Fast, shallow and short breathing
Wheezing, gasping for breath, or a whistling sound with each breath
Thick phlegm, especially during sleep
Insomnia or restlessness caused by breathing difficulties or shortness of breath
How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Gain Asthma Relief
Our customized online meal planner helps you breathe easier with asthma by eating delicious, whole foods. It takes into consideration the health conditions of everyone in your household, allowing you to serve wonderful meals that meet everyone's nutritional needs.
MyFoodMyHealth automatically generates a shopping list for you based on your conditions, making shopping easy.
Videos, cooking tips, recipes and an extensive glossary provide "the basics" you need to cook flavorful and nutritious meals.
Important Notice on Asthma
The recipes and meal plans for asthma on MyFoodMyHealth are based on dairy as its primary trigger. However, you may experience other food triggers for asthma. To be truly helpful, MyFoodMyHealth must know your individual food triggers. If you have other food triggers for asthma, indicate them in your personal profile. Remember to always consult your doctor before making any dietary changes.
