Title: Foods to Avoid When Asthmatic | Livestrong.com
Headings: Foods to Avoid When Asthmatic
Foods to Avoid When Asthmatic
Dairy Products
Fatty Meats
Citrus Fruits and Tomatoes
Salty Foods

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Fatty Meats
Fatty meats contribute rich amounts of saturated fat to your diet. According to research published in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in October 2010, saturated fat may contribute to asthma. In the study, the dietary habits and asthma prevalence of 639 Spanish children, ages 8 to 13, were tracked and analyzed for three days. Researchers found that children who consumed diets rich in saturated fat were more likely to have asthma than children who did not. Fatty meats may also worsen lung inflammation once you have asthma and make breathing problems worse. For improved symptoms, try replacing fatty meats with healthier protein sources, such as fish, skinless poultry and legumes. Advertisement
Citrus Fruits and Tomatoes
Citrus fruits and tomatoes, though valuable sources of fiber and nutrients, may also worsen asthma symptoms. Though foods affect people with asthma differently, Cutler lists citrus fruits and tomatoes as common symptom triggers. If you suspect acidic fruits such as these negatively influence your symptoms, try avoiding oranges, nectarines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, tomatoes and tomato products, such as tomato paste, sauce and juice. Since fruits provide antioxidants--nutrients that strengthen your immune system--incorporate nonacidic varieties such as berries, kiwi, plums, red grapes and mangoes into your diet regularly.