TYPES OF FOOD NOT GOOD FOR THE Lungs

 Cigarettes are the biggest culprit in lung disease, which we all know. Besides checking harmful habits such as smoking, exposure to dust, chemicals, etc., paying attention to foods that are not good for the lungs is also one of the effective methods to protect. strong.

Currently, the situation of air pollution is very serious, especially during the complicated period of the COVID-19 epidemic, the lungs are the most affected organ. To prevent disease and nourish the lungs well, stay away from the following foods that are harmful to the lungs

Foods high in fat

Trachea and bronchial epithelial cells secrete liquid impurities of dust and microorganisms excreted. Excessive intake of animal fat, butter, fried chicken, fried foods and other greasy foods will increase the burden on the respiratory tract. Fats stick to the walls of the esophagus and throat, causing respiratory problems for a long time, affecting the health of the spectrum.

Consuming a lot of fat can also make you experience a lot of phlegm accumulation, making it more difficult to excrete them, causing cough, asthma, pneumonia ...

In addition, cooking oil smoke during frying and cooking is also an agent that increases the risk of lung cancer if inhaled regularly.

Seafood, frozen food

Dishes made from seafood such as fish, shrimp, crab, octopus… are not a good choice to protect healthy lungs. Because seafood is fishy and cold food, if you eat it often, it will produce a lot of phlegm. When sputum sticks, it will make it difficult to excrete, leading to irritation of the respiratory system, especially the lungs and bronchi.

In addition, people with lung disease need to stay away from cold foods and drinks such as ice cream, ice, etc., because these foods can make the disease easier to relapse or aggravate.

Spicy food

According to Chinese medicine, spicy foods can cause rapid lung damage and heart failure. People with lung disease should not eat spicy foods because they can increase the risk of heart disease. feeling cough, chest tightness, wheezing…

Therefore, to protect lung health, you should limit the consumption of some foods that are harmful to the lungs, especially hot spicy foods such as chili sauce, mustard, spicy foods.

Nutritious food

Nutritious foods such as ginseng, iso-ginseng, vascular mons... although very precious and have good effects on the body, if overused, it will harm the lungs, seriously affecting health.

These nutritious foods have the ability to inhibit the secretion of sputum, leading to respiratory system dysfunction. In many cases, it also increases the impact of symptoms in the lungs.

Coffee, tea

In coffee and tea there is a stimulant called caffeine. This substance works by stimulating the brain and central nervous system, helping to stay awake and prevent fatigue. However, regular consumption of coffee and tea will have a great effect on the lungs, relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.

Moreover, consuming large amounts of caffeine can cause unwanted side effects such as upset stomach, heartburn, restlessness, increased anxiety or stress, insomnia, muscle tremors, increased heart rate, etc.

Research shows that office workers or people who stay up late have a higher rate of respiratory disease than the average person due to the habit of using a lot of tea and coffee.

Grill

With delicious taste, attractive and eye-catching colors, grilled food is always a favorite dish of many people. However, eating baked goods regularly will bring many health risks.

Just like cooking oil smoke during frying, barbecue smoke contains large amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are responsible for DNA mutations, respiratory disease and even lung cancer.

Not to mention, if you eat shrimp, crabs, and snails that have not been fully cooked, it can cause people to be infected with lung flukes, which is extremely dangerous.

In addition to knowing the foods that are not good for the lungs, you also need to add to your daily diet the following food groups to clean the lungs and nourish the health of the lungs, helping to fight the agents. cause disease.

Fruits contain many vitamins and minerals such as oranges, tangerines, apples, pears, avocados. Berries are rich in flavonoids, ascorbic acid, phenolic acids, which help strengthen the body's defense mechanisms and reduce inflammation such as grapes, pomegranates, blueberries, raspberries.

Spices that help eliminate toxins such as onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric.

Fish containing Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring.

Antioxidant and antibacterial vegetables such as broccoli (cauliflower), cabbage, and celery.

Nuts and seeds that are high in bronchodilator magnesium include almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.

Along with other foods such as honey, it helps prevent bacteria and viruses from damaging the lungs; Milk and dairy products increase immunity. Besides, it is necessary to add enough water every day to make the toxins in the body more easily eliminated, as well as moisten the respiratory tissues.

Chương Minh Hieu