Diet Plan for Lung Disease
Lung disease refers to the disorders which affect the lungs, such as asthma, COPD, infections like influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis and many other breathing problems. If lung disease does not get treated on time then it leads to respiratory failure. In case of lung disease, good nutrition is very essential to prevent infections and keep your lungs healthy. Fresh and raw foods are the finest mode to get the enzymes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that will help you to keep your breathing easy and comfortable. Saturated fats, Spicy foods, and deep-fried food may cause discomfort and bloating which will further affect your breathing.
DIET CHART FOR LUNG DISEASE
EARLY-MORNING
Herbal tea / Green tea
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg oats / Veg Semolina (Upma) / Poha (Rice flakes) / Vermicelli (Veg Sewian) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / 1 - Egg white portion only
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad
LUNCH
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal / Salad
EVENING
Sprouts / Green tea / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Salad
DINNER
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Brown rice, Soya grains, Wheat, Oats, Rice flakes, Semolina, Tapioca pearls, Puffed rice
Cereals to be avoided
Rice, White refined, Bakery products, Corn
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Pomegranate, Avocadoes, Papaya, Apple, Pear, Sugarcane, Musk melon
Fruits to be avoided
Apricots, Orange, Banana, Peaches, Grapes (sour), All citrus fruits, Berries (can be taken in moderation if not sour) except blueberry
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Cauliflower, Bell peppers, Pumpkin, Ash gourd, Bottle gourd, Carrot, Broccoli, Green coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Turnip, Onion, Beetroot, Cabbage, Broccoli, Peas, Zucchini
Vegetables to be avoided
Okra, Eggplant, Beans, Potato, Taro roots, Coconut (Arbi/Kachalu )
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
Yellow lentil, Split pigeon peas, Split chickpea, Green gram, Horse gram
Pulses to be avoided
Chick peas, Kidney beans (Rajmah), Black grams (Udad dal), Dried frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Low-fat milk with turmeric (half tsp. turmeric in a glass of milk)
Dairy Products to be avoided
Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yogurt, Cheese, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Curd
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Thyme, Fenugreek, Mint, Fennel, black pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Rock salt (limited)
Spices to be avoided
Table Salt, Green chili, Red chilly
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Coconut water, Soups, Herbal tea, Pomegranate juice
Drinks to be avoided
Whole milk, Canned Soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Carbonated drinks
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Eggs,Fish, Chicken soup.
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Fried meat, red meat, grilled meat.
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Soaked Almond, and Raisins, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Pistachio, Cashew nuts
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Flax seed oil, Cow ghee, Olive oil
Oils to be avoided
Hydrogenated oil, Palm oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Homemade only
Other Foods to be avoided
Oily foods, Cold items, Fried food and bakery items, Junk and Packed foods
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Walk for at least 30 min is recommended
- Whole fruits should be preferred to fruit juices
- Skipping meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast.
- Water intake should be limited 6-8 glasses per day
- Flax seed- 1 tsp/day
- Herbal Tea- Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cups.
