Nutritionally Asthma is caused due to low immunity. So the Nutritional
therapy is addressed by providing optimal nutrition through a balanced diet.
Owing to the lifestyle, exercise, sun exposure, availability of foods in nearby
vicinity and the current food habits, consuming a balanced diet on a daily
basis is very difficult however achievable to a great extent.
Nutritional Therapy for Asthma:
- Optimal dosage of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, particularly the ones in deficiency.
- Immunity boosting Nutrients are those that strengthen the body, fight germs and retain its optimum health, to support in the process or regular wear & tear like all the antioxidants.
- Eat nutrients that help regulate inflammation of the bronchi and ease breathing such as essential fatty acids or Omega 3s.
- Protein rich foods like those dry fruits, nuts, legumes etc. are buildings blocks
Fruits and raw vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants. Fruits like oranges, grapes, pears, apples, kiwi, berries, pomegranate etc and vegetables like onion, tomato, beetroot, broccoli, capsicum, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, legumes in whole, paneer, fish or
meat etc. should be consumed regularly because of their anti-oxidants & anti-inflammatory properties. Minerals
like calcium, quercetin, magnesium, selenium, flavonoids, & carotenes or vitamin A and Vitamins
B, C, D & E, increase nutrient absorption in the body. Herbs should be included in diet as chutneys, vegetables, soups and organic teas. Coleus, licorice root, garlic and onions have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy properties and are very helpful in Asthma. Probiotics in foods like curd, yogurt, buttermilk etc are healthy
bacteria which reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. They fight
allergens. All these foods will aid in Asthma by helping build immunity
