Good Eating Habits to Alleviate the Symptoms of COPD
A combination of good diet, conscious breathwork, and healthy lifestyle habits can do a lot to influence the symptoms and progression of the disease.
In this 2014 study from the European Respiratory Journal, the authors corroborated this guidance by finding that a well-balanced diet is indicated for individuals with COPD, with a focus on increasing the fat percentage of total energy intake to about 45% daily. Due to the high portion of fat, the quality of fat needs to be considered. Fat should be mostly mono- and poly-unsaturated with minimal saturated fats. Hydrogenated fats — “unhealthy” or trans fats, made from oils chemically altered with hydrogen to become solids, and found in many fried foods, margarine, and snacks like cookies, chips and donuts — should be removed entirely.
Protein contributes about 20% of total energy intake from lean animal sources, dairy, and nut butters, and the rest from carbohydrate sources. Together, they provide high fiber and potent micronutrients and antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, D, E, and B12. Add to this carotenoids, flavonoids, curcumins ( turmeric), resveratrol, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
High fiber foods
Drink plenty of fluids
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