For people dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doing simple tasks can be difficult. Simple tasks such as standing or cooking for long periods of time can be strenuous, so having a few quick cooking recipes handy can be quite helpful for COPD sufferers. Each recipe below takes less than a half hour and relatively little energy to … Read more
Looking for something tasty that won’t add another notch to the belt? As we’ve mentioned before finding a recipe that is healthy for those who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be elusive. For those with COPD, there seems to be a grocery list of foods and ingredients that cause exacerbations (symptoms flare-up). Foods that fit within one’s diet while … Read more
Having the energy and time to cook a healthy meal can be challenging for anyone, especially someone with a chronic lung disease. Learning about preparing meals ahead of time and meal size can help you have more energy to enjoy your favorite activities. Also, healthy recipes for lung disease can help you keep fit and feel better. Smart … Read more
An apple a day… For those living with a chronic respiratory disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis (PF) , and interstitial lung disease (ILD), the symptoms can be hard to ignore. As these diseases cause a steady drop in quality of life for those affected by them—whether you’re on medication or not—any form of treatment, natural substance … Read more
According to the American Lung Association, the average adult takes 20,000 breaths each day. If you have been diagnosed with lung disease, these breaths will be harder for you, so it is particularly important to eat healthy foods so that your body is nourished and has the energy to support your breathing. You can eat many foods to … Read more
Just think about how great a juicy, ripe tomato tastes. This delicacy is especially tasty during their normal summertime harvest period. You may not know that tomatoes are a food that can help your lung health. One study reported that each extra daily serving of fruit and vegetables could reduce the risk of chronic obstructive … Read more
The recommended daily intake of water is 6 to 8 glasses a day. But you probably already know that, though. Drinking water is vital to our health and well-being, and for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), staying hydrated is doubly important. Water helps to thin mucus in the lungs. The question then becomes, … Read more
For people with chronic lung disease, finding nutritious foods can be challenging and discouraging. Many people want to enjoy eating their favorite foods while following their specific diets, avoiding options which could trigger symptom flare-ups. To aid in healthier lung function, we previously discussed foods you might want to avoid, but fear not — we have compiled … Read more
Next to your skin, your lungs are the largest organs in your body by size, and just like all of your organs, they need to be healthy to perform critical tasks. Your lungs act almost like muscles; they need to be trained through exercise and provided the proper diet to take on the work needed … Read more
Looking to boost your lung health? Time to break out the blender. For anyone suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, maintaining proper nutrition can be a difficult task. Given limited mobility in some cases, even the effort of cooking can be physically draining. However, there are alternative options to promote healthy nutrient intake while minimizing the stress … Read more