Amidst the dangerous levels of pollution, people are also facing health related problems. Toxic air is troubling people of all age groups, but experts say that in this situation you need to take special care of yourself. Pollution also directly affects your lungs and immunity. In such a situation, people need to take special care of their eating habits.
TV9 talked to a renowned nutritionist and dietician of Delhi who told what kind of changes people can make in their diet to stay healthy in this helpless situation so that their body can be prepared to fight pollution.
Nutritionist Dr. Nidhi Sahni says that to fight dangerous pollution, people should include green leafy vegetables in their diet. They contain anti-oxidants and are anti-inflammatory, due to which they help us a lot in fighting any disease. Along with this, people should also include colorful fruits in their diet. Citrus fruits help in increasing our immunity which helps us in fighting respiratory diseases.
What diet should be taken
Amidst the increasing levels of pollution, people suffering from respiratory diseases need to take more care. Those suffering from asthma, bronchitis or pulmonary disease are mostly advised to stay at home. If you have to go out, definitely use a mask. People above 65 years of age need to take special care. People who have weak immunity and who frequently suffer from problems like cough, cold or fever also need to be careful.
Talking about diet, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian people are being advised to take protein rich diet. Nidhi says that she advises to take vegetarian diet because they digest quickly and are also body friendly. Non-veg foods release more toxins when the body needs detox at this time. In such a situation, it is more difficult for the body to manage non-veg food, whereas vegetarian food gets digested quickly and also increases immunity. Proteins enhance the repair system. In such a situation, milk and milk products like milk, curd, buttermilk, cheese, pulses, tofu, nanua etc. can be increased. Non-veg eaters can include eggs and lean meats in their diet.
drink raw turmeric decoction
Dietician Kanika Khanna says that whenever people go out, they must wear a mask. The current level of pollution is more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. Talking about diet, Kanika says that in such a situation, people should make a decoction of raw turmeric and drink it which is very beneficial. Ginger and basil leaves can also be added to this decoction. Turmeric also works as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and taking it will strengthen the muscles of the lungs. It will also help in detoxifying it. Along with liquid diet, increasing the amount of water is also beneficial.
You can also prepare decoction from the hot spices available at home and take it. This will work to keep your lungs clean. Kanika advises you to eat colorful and citrus fruits for the next twenty to twenty-five days. You can include fruits like pineapple, apple, orange and sweet lime in your diet regularly. Vitamin E can also be helpful for you in fighting pollution. Dietician Kanika Khanna says that people can also take Vitamin E capsules for this. Apart from this, nuts can also be taken. Jaggery also has great importance. People can also add jaggery to their decoction. Magnesium rich foods like sesame seeds, flax seeds etc. keep the airways in your body clear. Apart from this, experts are also advising to include yoga and pranayam in the daily routine.
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