Title: Asthma diet: What to eat and avoid
Headings: Diet tips for asthma
Diet tips for asthma
Foods that may help
Vitamin D foods or supplements
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Vitamins
Beta carotene
Flavonoids and selenium
Whole grain foods
Foods to avoid
Foods that contain sulfites
Salicylates
Fast food
Other triggers to avoid
Other tips for symptom management
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Content: Asthma diet: What to eat and avoid
Diet tips for asthma
Medically reviewed by Amy Richter, RD — Written by Joanne Lewsley — Updated on December 22, 2020
Foods that may help
Foods to avoid
Triggers to avoid
Lifestyle tips
Summary
Although there are no specific dietary recommendations for people with asthma, research has shown that several foods support lung function, improve the body’s immune system, and reduce asthma symptoms. However, certain foods may worsen asthma symptoms or increase the likelihood of it developing. Asthma is a common chronic condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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, just under 25 million people in the United States have asthma, with children making up around a fifth of this number. An article in Nutrition Reviews states that asthma is more common in African Americans and people of lower socioeconomic status. This article looks at what foods people with asthma may wish to avoid, what foods may improve or even prevent asthma symptoms from developing, and lifestyle factors that may help a person manage this chronic condition. Foods that may help
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The following foods may have some benefits for people with asthma. Vitamin D foods or supplements
Evidence suggests that low levels of vitamin D have links to an increased risk of asthma attacks in children and adults.