The most important element for keeping us alive is oxygen. Despite this, our body needs healthy, nutritious and balanced diet which is a requirement for good health and vitality.The lungs are essential for human life.Our respiratory system is constantly working. All day, every day, it is the vehicle for oxygen to enter your body. Unfortunately Lungs are constantly exposed to toxins from environmental pollution, allergens, dust, smoke and microorganisms which can seriously compromise their function. Fortunately, whether you’re experiencing the negative effects of inhaling toxins, or simply want to ensure your lungs are always at peak performance, nature has provided a number of herbs and botanical's that provide deep nutrition for the respiratory system.
What we eat may not directly affect the lungs, but our food indirectly touches them through the cardiovascular system and by providing antioxidant protection. A high fat diet has also been linked to a higher risk of developing lung cancer. On the other hand, eating fruits has been shown to lower these risks. Eating well goes hand in hand with exercise in keeping your lungs clear, healthy, and not overburdened. Fresh, raw foods are the best way to get the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will keep you breathing easy.
Here are the few Best Food's for our Lungs :-
Collard Greens :-
Collard greens, another cruciferous vegetable, are shown to lower cancer risk given their detoxifying properties. These vegetables contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates, which can help activate our bodies’ detoxification enzymes and fight cancer.
Collard greens also contain core antioxidants, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, quercetin, and kaempferol, that can lower the risk of oxidative stress in our cells, preventing cancer.
Horseradish :-
The root of horseradish contains essential oils, glucose, glutamine, potassium, sucrose, and organic acids. It is rich in vitamin C. This vitamin is contained for more than 100mg. The horseradish is known in the medicine for its beneficial effect in many health problems. Its ingredients prevent the multiplication of bacteria of bacteria and have a soothing effect on their respiratory airways and on the lungs.
Water :-
Water plays a huge role in health and is the base of any cleansing action. Pure, clean water is essential to keeping blood flowing to and from the lungs. It also keeps our lungs hydrated and the mucus flowing. It may sound disgusting, but that mucus is important and needs to be the right consistency for the cilia to move it—along with toxins, microbes, and pollutants—out.
Apple :-
This fruit is rich in the antioxidant flavonoid, helping to protect the lungs from the harmful effects of the environmental pollutants. If you consume one apple daily, it improves the work of the lungs. It is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium and potassium.
Lungwort :-
As its name implies, this herb is effective for the lungs and its use for promoting better lung health dates back to the 1600s. It helps to clear congestion and improve the health of the lungs overall. It may also help to reduce illnesses that affect the lungs due to containing compounds that have the ability to fight off foreign invaders that can lead to lung conditions, such as an upper respiratory infection.
Turmeric :-
This spice is related to ginger with many of the same benefits. It also contains curcumin, a compound that encourages the self-destruction of cancer cells.
Garlic :-
Garlic has various anti-inflammatory properties along with a high level of allicin. This helps to fight infections and reduces inflammation. Garlic has also been considered by many as being effective in improving asthma and can help to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Beans, Seeds, and Nuts :-
These all contain rich amounts of magnesium, a mineral that contributes to healthy lung function. They also provide essential fatty acids that are good for the cardiovascular system.
Celery :-
It is rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals. The root of the celery contains essential oil, sugar, asparagines, tyrosine and pentosan. Owning to the many nutritious and healthy substances that it contains, this herb is very healthy and healing. It has mild diuretic effect, and it is used against asthma, inflammation of the lungs, cough and cardiovascular diseases.
Broccoli :-
Broccoli is often on the first place on the list of healthy food, because it contains vitamins A, C and K and folic acid. This green superpower is considered to prevent cancer by helping to stimulate the detoxification of the enzymes in the body. It can help in the fight against all lung diseases.
Carrots :-
These roots are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and lycopene, all antioxidants that affect lung health and lower the chances of developing lung disease.
Oranges :-
Citrus is rich in vitamin C and vitamin B6. These help the lungs transfer oxygen.
Flaxseeds :-
A study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, published in the journal BMC Cancer, showed that a diet of flaxseeds given to mice not only protects lung tissues before exposure to radiation, but can also significantly reduce damage after exposure occurs.
Grapefruit :-
This fruit is simply great as it contains a lot of lung supporting minerals and vitamins. If your lungs have been effected by carcinogens, grapefruit will help to cleanse your lungs.
Pomegranates :-
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This fruit contains a lot of good properties. It can slow down the development of various lung issues.
Plantago :-
It is a valuable healing plant. There are two types of plantago: plantago lanceolata (male plantago) and plantago major (female plantago). It consists of polysaccharides, tannins, coumarin, flavonoids, zinc and potassium. The medicine that the plantago contains is commonly used for the treatment of respiratory airways disease, asthma, cough and bronchitis.
Pumpkins :-
Pumpkins contain high amount of potassium, panthothenic, magnesium, vitamin C, and E. Pumpkins also contain high amount of carotenoids, which can lower lung cancer risk, as mentioned earlier.