Bronchitis
- August 24, 2020
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Diet Chart for Bronchitis
When there is inflammation of the airways that carry air to your lungs this condition is known as Bronchitis. This inflammation of the bronchial tubes causes cough with mucus, low-grade fever, shortness of breath, wheezing. Excess cigarette smoking is the main cause of bronchitis. Exposure to air pollution, inhalation of dust for a longer period also leads to this disease.
In case of Bronchitis it is very essential to prevent infections and keep your lungs healthy. Balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants will help you to keep your breathing easy and comfortable.
| Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Pomegranate, Avocados, Papaya, Apple, Pear, sugarcane, muskmelon. | Apricots, Orange, banana, peaches, grapes, all citrus fruit, berries, blueberries. |
| Vegetables | Cauliflower, bell peppers pumpkin, bottle gourd, Carrot, Broccoli, coriander, Garlic, Ginger, bitter gourd, pumpkin, turnip, onion, beetroot, Cabbage, Broccoli, Peas, Zucchini. | Eggplant, beans, potato, coconut, Okra. |
| Grains | Brown rice, Soya grains, wheat, oats, wheat, Oats, Rice flakes, puffed rice, Semolina . | Rice, white refined, Corn. |
| Legumes | Yellow lentil, green gram, split pigeon peas, horse gram, split chickpea. | Black grams, kidney beans, dried frozen pulses, chickpeas. |
| Spices | Coriander, fenugreek, mint, black pepper, Rock salt, cumin, thyme, turmeric, fennel. | Red and green chilli, table salt. |
| Oils | Cow ghee, olive oil, flax seed oil. | Palm oil, hydrogenated oil. |
| Nuts | Almond, flax seeds, raisins, Pumpkin seeds. | Cashew nuts, Pistachio. |
| Dairy Product | Low-fat milk with turmeric . | Whole milk, full-fat yogurt, condensed milk, curd, cheese, Cream. |
| Beverage | Coconut water, soups, herbal tea fresh fruit juice. | Alcohol, packaged soups, squashes, carbonated drinks, sweetened drinks. |
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.