Ten food groups for lung health

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A balanced nutrition plan made up of healthy and varied foods, supports healthy breathing and lung health, says the nutritionist of Medicana Bursa Hospital Hande Gunger. 

Nutritionist Hande Gunger stated that the human body uses food as fuel, and it is important to eat fresh vegetables and fruits for lung health.

The human body uses food as fuel, says Hande Gunger, a nutritionist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. “The process of converting food into fuel in the body is called metabolism,” the expert noted. – A healthy respiratory system is necessary for foods and oxygen to be metabolized correctly.

A balanced diet plan made up of healthy and varied foods supports healthy breathing and lung health. Carbohydrates when metabolized produce more carbon dioxide, fats – less. For this reason, diets lower in carbohydrates and higher in fat allow people with breathing problems to breathe more easily.

To maintain lung health, it is important to eat fresh vegetables and fruits, get vitamins and minerals rich in antioxidants, drink enough fluids and maintain an optimal weight.” Hande Günger named the following ten groups of foods for lung health: “foods such as barley, oats, and lentils, rich in fiber, contain B vitamins, magnesium, and selenium. These foods support lung health.

Fresh vegetables, such as beets, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, red cabbage, Swiss chard, have been shown to improve lung function due to their high fiber and flavonoid content, while at the same time reducing the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer. . Fresh fruits, especially apples and blueberries, due to their high content of anthocyanins, help protect the lungs from oxidative damage.

Functional foods, as well as foods with a high content of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components, such as turmeric, green tea, coffee, cocoa, have a beneficial effect on the health of blood vessels and have a positive effect on lung function.

Nuts, especially Brazil nuts, which are one of the richest sources of selenium, are known to improve respiratory and immune function due to their high antioxidant content. Yogurt, rich in calcium, phosphorus and selenium, has been found to reduce the risk of COPD. It is claimed that olive oil with a high content of polyphenols protects against respiratory diseases that occur with impaired lung function.

Obtaining sufficient amounts of antioxidant-rich vitamins and minerals, vitamins C and E with antioxidant properties supports lung function. Sufficient water is necessary to protect the mucus structure, which is one of the important components for maintaining lung function.

Consumption of 30-33 milligrams of water per kilogram of body weight allows a person to meet his daily need for fluid. In people who adhere to a balanced and adequate nutrition plan, maintaining an optimal weight, the risk of diseases decreases, resistance to infections increases, and the immune system becomes stronger.”