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Foods to strengthen your lungs: Ever since the festival of Diwali has ended, the level of pollution has increased badly in many states of the country. The condition of people living in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh etc. is dire. It is becoming difficult to even breathe freely on the streets. Due to increasing air pollution, health experts are continuously advising people about various safety tips, eating healthy and staying at home. The worst effect of air pollution falls on people suffering from respiratory problems, lung diseases, asthma etc. In such an environment, breathing becomes difficult and the lungs are most affected. You can keep your lungs strong and healthy by consuming some natural things.
When you breathe polluted air, microscopic toxic particles enter the body through the breath. These particles cause inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, which weakens immunity. The risk of respiratory diseases increases. You can protect yourself from this danger to a great extent by regularly consuming some natural things mentioned in Ayurveda. There are natural things which can improve the health of the lungs by strengthening the body’s defense system.
Turmeric: In Ayurveda, turmeric is called ‘medicine for every disease’. Curcumin compound present in turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant element. It removes inflammation in the lungs due to pollution. When turmeric is taken with black pepper powder, the body is able to absorb it better. Scientists also believe that black pepper is helpful in increasing the absorption of curcumin. Add a little black pepper powder in turmeric milk at night or use more turmeric and black pepper while cooking, this will benefit the lungs.
Jaggery: Jaggery is beneficial in cleaning the respiratory system. The iron and antioxidants present in jaggery improve blood flow in the body. Increases oxygen supply in the lungs. Jaggery also helps in removing toxic elements from the body. Eat a small piece after eating food. During cold and cough, chew it with ginger and eat it, it will be very beneficial.
Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits like orange, lemon and amla are major sources of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which protects the lung cells from damage. Strengthens immunity. These days, drink Amla juice every morning. Drink lemon water mixed with honey. Eat an orange for breakfast in the morning.
Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables: Vegetables like spinach, fenugreek and broccoli are rich in elements like beta-carotene, folate and vitamin E, which help in repairing the lungs and improving their function.
Ginger and Basil: Ginger is helpful in removing the dirt and mucus accumulated in the lungs. At the same time, Tulsi has been used for lung detox for centuries. Drinking ginger-basil tea or decoction twice daily not only provides relief to the throat, but also strengthens the body from within.
