Fighting Covid19. 10 Foods for Lung Health and Improved Breathing

by Andrew Alpin · June 24, 2020

4Chili Peppers

The main ingredient in chili pepper is capsaicin which is also what gives you the spicy taste. Capsaicin is also used in making various pain-relieving medicated plasters. Capsaicin increases blood circulation and stimulates the mucus membranes to fight infection in the lungs.

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5Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous veggies are cauliflower, broccoli and kale. Besides having several benefits and being a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, cruciferous vegetables are rich in chlorophyll that detoxifies the blood. Cruciferous vegetables that are dark green in color are a rich source of antioxidants, and vitamins A and C. They are also rich in Phytonutrients which are plant-based compounds that decrease inflammation in the body and lower risk of cancer.

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6Pomegranates

Pomegranate juice is one of the best foods for lung health and you can make a great smoothie when combined with other healthy ingredients. Pomegranates have been researched for their ability to slow down lung tumor growth. The fruit contains several anti-oxidants among which is ellagic acid that is now gaining ground in cancer research and being explored as an ingredient that reduces cancer.

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7Turmeric

Among all the foods for lung health, turmeric is by the most researched one proven by several studies to be a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient. The main ingredient in turmeric is curcumin and has been thoroughly researched for its anti-inflammatory action in joint relief. Curcumin relieves inflammation in the lungs and reduces the tightness of the chest in diseases like asthma. In one particular study, volunteers afflicted from mild to moderate asthma showed reduced obstructions in their airways.