Asthma - <br />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. <br /><br />Symptoms to look for: <br /><br />• Difficulty in breathing<br />• Coughing<br />• Pressure on chest<br />• Wheezing<br /><br />Food groups to consume in asthma:<br /><br />1. Vitamin A, E & C: Boosts immune system and prevents asthma attacks<br /><br />Foods to consume: papaya, oranges, pears, melons, lemons, strawberries, grape and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, beetroots, spinach and bell peppers<br /><br /><br />2. Magnesium: Calms lung muscles<br /><br />Foods to consume: Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, legumes & , whole grains like oats &, brown rice<br /><br /><br />3. Essential fatty acids: Reduces inflammation of lungs<br /><br />Foods to consume: Flax seeds and walnuts <br /><br />-----------------------------<br /><br />Recipes based on the above food groups:<br /><br />Recipe 1: Mix fruit Salad<br /><br />1. Chop 1 small apple into pieces and put it in a bowl<br />2. Add some 4-5 grapes <br />3. Add ½ cup of chopped papaya 4-5 grapes to it.<br />4. Cut a sapodilla (chickoo) into half & de-seed it<br />5. Chop this & add it in the bowl<br />6. Also, add peeled and chopped half chopped an orange<br />7. Now add 1 chopped chickoo<br />8. Add ¼ tsp of rock salt and for taste<br />9. You may also add any tangy spice like a chaat masala for taste<br />10. Mix gently<br /><br /><br /><br />Recipe 2: Bell pepper salad<br /><br />1. Slice ½ yellow and & ½ red bell pepper in a bowl<br />2. Add ½ a chopped cucumber to it.<br />3. Add 1 tbsp of boiled corn kernels.<br />4. Then, grind 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds to a paste.<br />5. Add this paste to the bowl<br />6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice<br />7. Also sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil.<br />8. Add salt and pepper to taste<br />9. Toss it well<br /><br />-----------------------------<br /><br />Tips:<br /><br />• Avoid fried and processed foods<br />• Avoid foods that lead to spasms or mucous production<br />• Do not consume cold foods and drinks
