Around 235 million people currently suffer from Asthma: WHO

Around 235 million people currently suffer from Asthma: WHO

· Modern lifestyle and increased changing food habits, contributing factors to Asthma

According to WHO around 235 million people currently suffer from asthma. The number is increasing in urban and affluent population, because of unhealthy lifestyle, changing food habits, increased pollution levels and lower immunity levels. There has been a rapid increase in the consumption of packaged food and fast foods responsible for increased obesity rate and sensitivity to the preservatives and chemicals used. A balanced and nutritious diet along with healthy lifestyle can play a major role in the prevention of asthma symptoms. On account of World Asthma Day, Mr. Sachin Singh, Clinical Director, Diet Mantra tells about the dietary intake for its prevention:

· Monitor your weight: Obesity multiplies the suffering of asthma patients. Eat to maintain a healthy weight. Even losing 10% of your body weight can improve your symptoms.

· Eat a healthy and a balanced diet: A healthy, nutritious diet rich in essential nutrients increases immunity levels which if maintained right from the childhood can help prevent asthma in children.

· Consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables: They're a good source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E, which may help reduce lung swelling, neutralize harmful free radicals and thus protect cells from damage.

· Avoid allergic foods: The allergic foods can differ from person to person depending upon individual sensitivity. Sulphites can trigger asthma symptoms in some people. It is used as a preservative found in wine, dried fruits, pickles, fresh and frozen shrimp and some other foods.

· Avoid canned, preserved and processed foods: The chemicals present in these foods can trigger asthma symptoms.

· Include omega 3 rich foods in your diet: Like olive oil, fish- salmon, tuna, and halibut and nut oils.

· Drink a lot of water to keep respiratory tract secretions more fluid.

· Reducing sodium in the diet has been found to be beneficial in reducing asthma symptoms.

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