Have you ever felt like a herd of elephants is marching across your chest and making it impossible for you to breathe? Is coughing and wheezing become a regular affair for you? If your answer is YES then you might have Asthma. These symptoms can be a real pain if not controlled.
Here is a list of foods that you can eat to control asthma symptoms.
Apples
Research has shown that eating two or more apples a week can help ease asthma symptoms in patients. Apples contain flavonoids such as Khellin, which have an anti-inflammatory effect that is known to open up airways.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a 'bronchodilator' i.e., it contains chemicals that help dilate or open up constricted bronchial tubes, thus enabling airflow. How it works is similar to a drug called theophylline, which is used for the same purpose.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Yes, you read that right. Confused? Burning your tongue could actually help you breathe easy! Hot chili peppers contains vitamin C, a vitamin which is a known antihistamine and can also fight inflammation. Spicy food also helps in clearing any asthma-related mucus buildup.
Fish Oil
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that are known to be extremely beneficial for your lungs. Omega-3 fatty acids not only prevent asthma but also help to manage it better.
Eggs
What's your choice, scrambled eggs for breakfast or egg pudding as desserts? Low vitamin D levels increase the risk of developing asthma. Eggs are rich in vitamin D, eating them regularly could help you avoid asthma.
The trick to avoiding asthma is to keep your lungs healthy. Eating foods that are rich in vitamins C and D as well as omega 3 fatty acids is the easiest (and tastiest) way to keep those asthma attacks at bay!