Best ways to recover your lungs after getting Covid-19

A healthy diet is a long-term investment to good lung health and a better lifestyle.

Recommended Diet for healthy Lungs

• Water : Water is essential for healthy lungs. Dry lungs are prone to irritation. So, keep yourself well hydrated.
• Fruits and Vegetables : Citrus fruits, like orange and lemon, are rich source of antioxidants and Vitamin C which in turn, helps in boosting the immunity and fighting against respiratory infections. Also, vegetables like red cabbage rich source of anthocyanins which improves lung functioning.
• High Proteins: Keeps your lungs muscle strong. Also, gives you energy and produce less CO2. Food containing high proteins include eggs, meat, lentils, beans, protein supplement etc.
• Good fat:Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation and they also reduce the risk of lung infections. Finally, they can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Food containing Omega-3 fatty acids include: fish, Walnut.
• Low Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates produce high amount of CO2 so recommended to restrict its intake.
• Vitamins D: Vitamins D helps in boosting immune system responses and helps to reduce airway inflammation. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to increased risk of asthma attacks in children and adults. Food containing vitamin D include: fortified milk, salmon, orange juice and eggs.
• Vitamin E: Vitamin E contains a compound called tocopherol, which may relieve some symptoms of asthma like coughing or wheezing. Food containing vitamin E include: almonds, broccoli, raw seeds, mustard greens and hazelnuts.
• Vitamin A: Vitamin A supports respiratory tract linings, and may lower the risk of lung infections. Food containing vitamin E include: nuts and carrot.
• Zinc: Zinc reduce inflammation, improve mucociliary clearance, prevent ventilator-induced lung injury. It is also known to have antiviral and antibacterial activity. Thus, it prevents lungs infections and also improves lungs functioning. Food containing zinc include Oysters, red meat and poultry.
• Antioxidants: Food rich in antioxidants protects lungs against free radicals thus are helpful in healthy lungs. Food containing having antioxidant properties include turmeric, green tea, brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds Blueberry, cranberries, grapes etc.

Avoid Eating

• Sugar: Sugar produces high amount of CO2 thus its consumption should be reduced in case of lungs disfunctioning
• Sulfate: Sulfites hampers lungs functioning. Foods to avoid include: pickled food, shrimp, maraschino cherries, bottled lemon or lime juices and alcohol.
• Foods that cause gas: Avoid foods that cause gas or bloating, it may make breathing more difficult. This may cause chest tightness and trigger asthma flare ups.
• Foods to avoid include: Beans, Carbonated Drinks, Onions, Garlic and Fried Foods.