'Fruit and vegetables have vitamins and minerals that support your immune system to help you fight off chest infections. Starchy carbohydrates give your body energy for breathing and everyday tasks. Choose high fibre or wholegrain versions, such as brown pasta and rice or wholemeal bread. They’ll make you feel fuller for longer, protect your heart and keep your bowels moving. Protein helps to keep your muscles strong, including your chest muscles that help your ribs expand as you breathe. This helps you get the most out of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Protein is also important for your immune system. Dairy foods are a good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals – including calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones. Calcium is important if you take steroids, which increases the risk of brittle bones or osteoporosis. Oils contain a range of vitamins, such as vitamins A and E which are important for fighting infections. How much water do I need to drink? It’s very important to drink plenty of fluid. This helps keep you hydrated and keeps mucus moving. If mucus sits in your airways and lungs, you’re more likely to get an infection. Aim to drink a minimum of 6 to 8 cups of fluid a day. This can include water, tea, coffee, milk, squash or fruit juice. But limit fruit juice and smoothies to one small glass (150ml) a day. The colour of your urine is a good indicator to check you are hydrated: it should be clear or pale yellow. If it’s darker, try to drink more fluid.'
Tags: Health , healthy diet , natural treatment , lungs , chest infection , foods for lungs , Foods for Chest Infection , Best Foods For chest , Why is my diet important? , lungs healthy , Eating well for healthier lungs , What is a balanced diet? , home ramedies , healthy lungs in natural way , for lungs , Foods That Help Chest Infections , Food for Chest Infection , Good Food for Chesty Cough , Eat and think
See also:
comments