Air Pollution: Include these food items in your diet to keep your lungs healthy

New Delhi: This year once again the air of the capital is getting polluted. Breathing is becoming difficult due to poor air quality. According to experts, increasing pollution causes respiratory diseases.

This ranges from chronic bronchitis to heart disease and even diabetes. In such a situation, it is very important to keep the lungs healthy. For this it is important that you include foods rich in nutrients in the diet. Let's know which foods you can include in the diet.

7 Foods to keep your lungs healthy:

Apple:

According to a study, eating apples regularly keeps the lungs healthy. The ability of the lungs to work increases by eating apples. They reduce the chances of asthma and lung cancer.

Jaggery:

In Ayurveda, the consumption of jaggery is considered very beneficial in diseases related to lungs. It helps in preventing respiratory problems. Jaggery helps in relaxing the bronchial muscles. Makes breathing easier and also increases air flow in the lungs.

Fatty fish:

They are rich in fat and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It helps to keep the lungs healthy. These are also known as poly-unsaturated fatty acids which are rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-oxidative properties. All these properties protect against lung diseases and harmful effects of air pollution.

Walnut:

It is another rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Regular consumption of walnuts is helpful in fighting asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Beetroot:

It contains nitrate elements which are beneficial for the functioning of the lungs. According to experts, nitrates help in relaxing the blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving the absorption of oxygen. In addition, beetroot is rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and carotenoid antioxidants, which are essential for lung health.

Garlic:

It is rich in allicin. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce the damage caused by free radicals. Regular consumption of garlic also reduces the risk of infection and inflammation, which can lead to respiratory disorders such as asthma or bronchitis.

Turmeric:

Turmeric contains an element called curcumin. It has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in fighting infections and diseases.

Its consumption improves the working capacity of the lungs. You can consume turmeric milk.

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