New Delhi: Winters are time to treat yourself to some most delicious and sumptuous food as food cravings are higher and also your appetite is more as compared to other seasons. However, one has to exercise caution as overindulgence in fast food or alcoholic drinks may invite more trouble than good time. Moreover, the dense smog cover in Delhi & adjoining cities remains a worrisome situation and poses health risks for residents. In such challenging times, its important that you keep yourself active, agile & free from diseases. Your lungs are most prone to infection & diseases in such weather and hence one must keep supplementing it with nutritious diet to keep it hale & hearty. Here we bring a list of some superfoods that are known to keep the lung active & healthy: 1) Turmeric Turmeric is a natural anti-oxidant and serves as strong antibody against disease. Besides anti-inflammatory effect, it is known to contain Curcumin, a component which is beneficial in boosting lung function. 2) Ginger It is yet another herb from the kitchen that can reduce lung damage and will protect your lungs from inflammation. 3) Peppers Since, Peppers contain good amount of Vitamin C, they form a good source of anti-oxidant. It keeps your lung healthy, helps it function better by reducing any kind of inflammation in body. 4) Leafy Vegetables – Spinach & Kale are 2 important leafy greens that you must consume during Winters. With composition of iron, potassium, calcium & vitamins, they also provide immunity to your lungs and protect it from damage during smoggy conditions. 5) Walnuts They are understood to be reservoir of Omega-3 fatty acids and thus make for a good diet for vegetarians. It reduces inflammation, smoothens breathing. 6) Barley It is a nutritious whole grain rich in fibre. This high-fibre diet helps your lung function better and reduces inflammation. 7) Garlic Garlic also has anti-inflammatory components that help your lungs function better. Apart from the wholesome food, you must shun some bad habits like smoking, exercising in toxic environment & keeping away from fried foods.
