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RECIPES: 20 Foods to Protect Lung Health

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From anchovies to yogurt and beets to barley, plenty of common and delicious ingredients can be used to support lung health. Even if some like swiss chard or red cabbage may be a little unfamiliar, we have recipes to try as you incorporate these foods into your diet. Don’t worry, coffee and cocoa made the list too.
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Vaping, smoking and an inflammatory diet negatively impact lung function. Add asthma, COPD or pulmonary fibrosis and quality of life is severely affected. Help to reduce lung damage and support lung health by incorporating these dietary ingredients. Always check with your physician before changing your diet.

1. Beets 6. Tomato 11. Olive Oil 16. Swiss Chard
2. Peppers 7. Blueberries 12. Oysters 17. Barley
3. Apples 8. Green Tea 13. Yogurt 18. Anchovies
4. Pumpkin 9. Red Cabbage 14. Brazil Nuts 19. Lentils
5. Turmeric 10. Edamame 15. Coffee 20. Cocoa

RECIPES TO TRY:

Drizzled Apple Snacks Braised Red Cabbage with Apples Olive Oil Cake Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese
Source: HealthLine.com

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