Foods Helpful in Asthma

1. Fruits & Vegetables (especially rich in antioxidants)

• Apples
  
• Berries
  
• Oranges, lemons
  
• Pomegranate
  
• Spinach, beetroot, carrots, broccoli
  Why? Reduce airway inflammation and oxidative stress.
  

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2. Omega-3 Rich Foods

• Fish: salmon, sardines, mackerel
  
• Flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts
  Why? Reduce inflammatory chemicals involved in asthma.
  

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3. Vitamin D Sources

• Fortified milk
  
• Eggs
  
• Fish
  
• Mild early-morning sunlight
  Why? Low vitamin D is linked with poor asthma control.
  

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4. Magnesium-Rich Foods

• Bananas
  
• Pumpkin seeds
  
• Green leafy vegetables
  
• Nuts
  Why? Helps relax airway muscles.
  

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5. Warm Fluids

• Warm water
  
• Soups
  

Herbal teas (ginger, tulasi)
Why? Soothe airways and help mucus clearance.