Title: Diet Recommended for People with Asthma
Headings: Asthma and Your Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Asthma and Your Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Asthma and diet: What’s the connection?
Asthma and obesity
Foods to add to your diet
Add these:
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Apples
Bananas
Magnesium
Foods to avoid
Avoid these:
Sulfites
Foods that cause gas
Salicylates
Artificial ingredients
Common allergens
Treatments for asthma
Preventing asthma symptoms from worsening
Outlook

Content: Bananas
A survey published in the European Respiratory Journal found that bananas might decrease wheezing in children with asthma. This may be due to the fruit’s antioxidant and potassium content, which may improve lung function. Magnesium
A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that children ages 11 to 19 who had low magnesium levels also had low lung flow and volume. Kids can improve their magnesium levels by eating magnesium-rich foods such as: spinach
pumpkin seeds
Swiss chard
dark chocolate
salmon
Inhaling magnesium (through a nebulizer) is another good way to treat asthma attacks. Foods to avoid
Avoid these: Sulfites, which are found in wine and dried fruits
Foods that can cause gas, including beans, cabbage, and onions
Artificial ingredients, such as chemical preservatives or other flavorings
Some foods may trigger asthma symptoms and should be avoided. However, it’s best to consult your doctor before you start eliminating certain foods from your diet. Sulfites
Sulfites are a type of preservative that may worsen asthma. They’re found in: