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: 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: wine
dried fruits
pickled food
maraschino cherries
shrimp
bottled lemon and lime juice
Foods that cause gas
Eating large meals or foods that cause gas will put pressure on your diaphragm, especially if you have acid reflux. This may cause chest tightness and trigger asthma flares. These foods include: beans
cabbage
carbonated drinks
onions
garlic
fried foods
Salicylates
Although it’s rare, some people with asthma may be sensitive to salicylates found in coffee, tea, and some herbs and spices. Salicylates are naturally occurring chemical compounds, and they’re sometimes found in foods.