Food And Health
Information For Asthma
Food and health information for asthma: Diet should consist primarily of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, brown rice and whole grains. 
In addition to the types of foods listed above, here are specific foods and nutrients that are allergy-fighting powerhouses:
Food as medicine
Food as medicine:Apples A British study of 2,512 middle-aged men showed that those who ate five apples a week had significantly higher lung function than those who ate no apples. Experts believe apples contain healthy compounds, including antioxidants that improve lung health. Borage oil, black currant seed oil, and evening primrose oil. These three oils are all rich sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which has anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, borage oil is the subject of ongoing research at the Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research in Asthma at the University of California, Davis. Canola oil Canola oil is a source of allergy-fighting omega-3 fatty acids. Other sources include soybean oil, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and wheat germ.
Natural Asthma Treatments
Food and health information for asthma cautions us to avoid some foods.Avoid gas-producing foods, such as beans, bassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage). Gas can irritate an asthmatic condition by putting pressure on the diaphragm. Magnesium-rich foods Some studies have demonstrated that people with asthma are magnesium deficient. Magnesium-rich foods include spinach, navy beans, pinto beans, sunflower seeds, tofu, halibut, cashews, artichokes, and black-eyed peas. Olive oil Since it's monounsaturated, consider using extra virgin olive oil as your main source of fat.
Good alternative medicine
Food and health information for asthma includes not eating ice cream or drinking extremely cold liquids. Cold can shock the bronchial tubes into spasms. Spices Eat ginger and turmeric regularly for their anti-inflammatory effects. Zinc-rich foods Some studies have demonstrated that people with asthma are zinc-deficient. Zinc-rich foods include plain yogurt, tofu, lean ground beef, lean ham, oysters, crab, and the dark meat of turkey and chicken.
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