The Anti-Asthma Diet
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways and what you eat can affect the severity of the problem.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways and what you eat can affect the severity of the problem.
Sue RaddMar 20, 2023, 12:52 AM
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways and what you eat can affect the severity of the problem.
The Western diet, with its frequent consumption of red meat, fast food and highly processed snack foods, increases a person’s risk of developing asthma. And the latest research shows if you already have asthma, the Western diet can make it worse.
These same foods also promote obesity—a major risk factor for asthma. Studies show that as the number and size of fat cells increase, the inflammation in the body also increases. Further, corticosteroid drugs, prescribed to lower inflammation, are less effective in obese people.
So What Should You Eat?
Foods to avoid. Avoid foods rich in saturated and trans fats and refined omega-6 vegetable oils, because they can drive inflammation. These include fatty meats, full-cream dairy, butter, take-out meals, biscuits, doughnuts, pastries, pies and many vegetable oils such as sunflower and soybean oil.
A Single Meal Can Make A Difference
Research from the University of Newcastle in Australia showed that, compared to low-fat yoghurt, a fast-food meal that was fed to stable asthmatics reduced the effectiveness of their bronchodilator medication within hours of eating.
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