TOP 10 Best Foods for Asthma patients

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World Asthma Day: 8 foods which prove beneficial for Asthma patients



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On World Asthma Day, here are few foods that have been proving amazingly well for the Asthma patients and curing their allergies. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, this quote proves beneficial for asthma patients. People who reported eating two to five apples a week had a 32% lower risk of asthma than people who ate less.



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The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids go well beyond protecting against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive issues; this essential fat may protect against asthma, too. The omega-3s in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna provide an anti-inflammatory effect that can counter bronchial inflammation, a common symptom of asthma attacks



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Among best foods for asthma, this should be listed first. Having full of anti-asthma nutrients, sunflower seeds are very beneficial for asthmatics to consume regularly. They are loaded with potassium, vitamin E and magnesium.




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Sweet potatoes are one of the oldest vegetables known to man. They are also one of the most nutritious vegetables and an excellent addition to your diet if you suffer from asthma. Sweet potatoes are one of the foods that are least likely to cause allergic reactions, which is great news since asthma is often linked to allergies.



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Carrots are famous for containing beta-carotene, another antioxidant. Preliminary studies suggest that beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, may reduce the incidence of exercise-induced asthma. The pigment is also essential to keep your eyes and immune system in top shape and may even help with heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.



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Not only is milk a great source of calcium, but it is also rich in magnesium, an asthma-fighting mineral also found in flax seeds. Magnesium relaxes the muscles surrounding the bronchi, which keeps your airways open, Colleen Pierre, RD, told Parents. Here are more neat ways to use milk.




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Having highest concentration of L-glutathione, avocado is one of best foods for asthma which can protect the cells against the free radical damage and detoxify your body from pollutants as well as harmful substances. This substance in avocados can lessens the inflammation systematically and fix damaged gut health, which can help prevent asthma triggers from engaging.



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Ginger, one of the oldest spices in the world, is well known for its cold treating powers, but it may also help prevent and alleviate asthma symptoms. Its asthma fighting properties are thought to be attributable to gingerols, strong anti-inflammatory substances that also give ginger its distinctive flavor.

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