Prevent Lung Disease With These Four Super Foods |
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Lung disease is quickly becoming a bigger problem throughout the world. Tuberculosis figures are up, air quality is down and throughout the globe, people are suffering from various respiratory ailments. Medication can be expensive and vaccinations do not always work. There is good news however, in that there are actually several foods that can prevent lung disease and ensure better overall respiratory health.
- Onions - They have long been known to be beneficial, even if they have a potent smell. However, there may never be a better time to start adding these fragrant foods into your diet. The onion is rich in many different components that are good for you, including Vitamin C and B6, as well as folic acid, and even potassium. Onions also contain quercetin, with is an antioxidant. This may be responsible for preventing many diseases, including lung cancer and even heart problems. This component also helps prevent blood clots.
- Green Tea - This is one of the most popular preventives on the market, and as more research is done on the benefits of this tea, expect it to continue to stock the shelves of your local markets. That’s a good thing since green tea may be responsible for preventing not only lung cancer, but a host of other diseases as well. It is very rich in antioxidants and can assist in boosting your immune system. In fact, a report published by the Linus Pauling Institute recently stated that combining green tea with NSAIDS may boost its protective values even more.
- Garlic - there must be something about the smelly foods that makes them so beneficial. While most people rank garlic right below onions in their favorites list, this is a terrific little additive that packs a powerful punch and not just on your breath. Fresh garlic contains many antioxidants and may help prevent respiratory ailments, lung cancer and many other cancers. However, keep in mind that the over the counter supplements frequently do not produce the same results. If you want the full benefit, you’ll have to it fresh.
- Red Wine - Lastly, we already know that Red Wine can help prevent cancers and heart disease, but it may also help those that suffer from inflammatory conditions of the lung, such as COPD. The wine acts a natural anti-inflammatory and may greatly assist those suffering from the disease. It may be beneficial in keeping your entire body healthy and promoting healthy lungs. This isn’t license to go drink a bottle a day, but a glass every night or every other night can be very beneficial for disease prevention.
These are just a few everyday foods that can really help prevent numerous diseases as well as lung ailments. They are easy to find and easy to add to any diet. However, if you have food allergies or an underlying health problem, it is best to discuss this with your doctor before adding anything new to your diet. Since many of these foods lower blood pressure, they should not be eaten if you are already on medication that does this.
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August 8th, 2008 at 4:38 am
huh.
Id never heard any of this before about the lungs.
thanks!
August 10th, 2008 at 6:58 am
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