Everyone in the World needs a pair of clean and unaffected lungs to breathe in fresh air. So from the new born babies to the poor man on the streets and finally to the rich man sitting pretty in the latest SUV we all need a good and healthy lungs to breathe properly.
What are lungs?
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According to an article found on patient info,Lungs are a pair of spongy air filled organs located on either side of the chest whose main function is to carry oxygen from the air we breathe to enter into red cells in the blood and get rid of carbon dioxide when we breathe out. The red blood cells then carry the oxygen around the body to be used in the cells found in the body.
This organ if not properly catered for with the right amount of healthy foods and drinks can deteriorate forming chronic diseases and sickness among which can be;
Lung cancer caused by excessive smoking
Tuberculosis caused by pneumonia causing bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Cystic fibrosis; a genetic condition in which mucus does not clear easily from the chest.
Bronchiectasis known as inflammation of the airways which results to coughing with large amount of mucus.
Others includes Pneumothorax, Influenza, Histoplasmosis, SARS, Pulmonary hypertension etc resulting from lung diseases.
Foods and drinks are the major causes of the abnormalities exhibited by our lungs thereby causing them to malfunction. Eating healthy can be very difficult but you might have to avoid these foods that have the tendencies of causing lung problems.
Below are the list of such foods According to Lung health institute;
Excessive Salt; Salt can make people retain water and excess water causes breathing problems in the lungs.
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Acidic foods/drinks; Avoidance or reduction of intake of these will reduce acid reflux symptoms and lung diseases. Examples are citrus,fruit juice, tomato sauce, coffee and spicy foods.
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Cold cuts; this includes most cured meats such as Bacon,cold cuts,hotdogs,ham and salami because they contain additives called Nitrates added for coloring and longer shelf life.
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Carbonated beverages such as Sodas, sparkling wine, beer or sparkling cider contributes to dehydration because they are filled with empty calories, carbonation and sugars contributing to weight gain and bloating
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Dairy products ; milk is nutritious and filled with calcium but for people with lung diseases,this can worsen their case as it contains casomorphin which is a break down of milk causing increase of mucus in the intestines.
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Cruciferous vegetables are filled with nutrients and fibers but too much can give you extra gas e.g Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes etc.
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Fried foods also known as junk foods are full of unhealthy fats which raise bad Cholesterol levels and causes weight gain thereby increasing pressure on the lungs resulting to difficult breathing and swelling.
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What are lungs?
Image: Wikipedia
According to an article found on patient info,Lungs are a pair of spongy air filled organs located on either side of the chest whose main function is to carry oxygen from the air we breathe to enter into red cells in the blood and get rid of carbon dioxide when we breathe out. The red blood cells then carry the oxygen around the body to be used in the cells found in the body.
This organ if not properly catered for with the right amount of healthy foods and drinks can deteriorate forming chronic diseases and sickness among which can be;
Lung cancer caused by excessive smoking
Tuberculosis caused by pneumonia causing bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Cystic fibrosis; a genetic condition in which mucus does not clear easily from the chest.
Bronchiectasis known as inflammation of the airways which results to coughing with large amount of mucus.
Others includes Pneumothorax, Influenza, Histoplasmosis, SARS, Pulmonary hypertension etc resulting from lung diseases.
Foods and drinks are the major causes of the abnormalities exhibited by our lungs thereby causing them to malfunction. Eating healthy can be very difficult but you might have to avoid these foods that have the tendencies of causing lung problems.
Below are the list of such foods According to Lung health institute;
Excessive Salt; Salt can make people retain water and excess water causes breathing problems in the lungs.
Image:supermart.ng
Acidic foods/drinks; Avoidance or reduction of intake of these will reduce acid reflux symptoms and lung diseases. Examples are citrus,fruit juice, tomato sauce, coffee and spicy foods.
Image: dietitian shubhra jain
Image: Las Vegas review journal
Cold cuts; this includes most cured meats such as Bacon,cold cuts,hotdogs,ham and salami because they contain additives called Nitrates added for coloring and longer shelf life.
Image: Arnold Zwicky's
Carbonated beverages such as Sodas, sparkling wine, beer or sparkling cider contributes to dehydration because they are filled with empty calories, carbonation and sugars contributing to weight gain and bloating
Image:Smc
Dairy products ; milk is nutritious and filled with calcium but for people with lung diseases,this can worsen their case as it contains casomorphin which is a break down of milk causing increase of mucus in the intestines.
Images: istock
Cruciferous vegetables are filled with nutrients and fibers but too much can give you extra gas e.g Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes etc.
Image: florida today
Fried foods also known as junk foods are full of unhealthy fats which raise bad Cholesterol levels and causes weight gain thereby increasing pressure on the lungs resulting to difficult breathing and swelling.
Image: Escoffier online
Image:BHB
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