Asthma:

Asthma is a lung disorder characterized by shortness of breath, cough

and wheezes. It is a reversible airway obstruction caused by spasms and inflammation. People with asthma have difficulty breathing in and out.

Potential triggering factors:

Environmental allergies.
Food allergies.
Food additives and preservatives.
Exercise.
Cold weather.
Pollution.
Smoking.
Infections.
Emotional stress.
Chemicals.
Nutritional deficiencies, such as Omega – 3 fatty acids, selenium, magnesium, and vitamins A, B6, C, and D.
Diets high in sodium and Omega – 6 fatty acids.

Nutritional Support:

Restricted Foods:

Processed foods.
Allergenic foods.
Fried and refined foods.
Dried or smoked foods.
Food additives and preservatives: MSG (monosodium glutamate), tartrazine, sulfites, and any food colorings.
Foods high in solanine: tomatoes, eggplants and potatoes. Solanine worsens inflammation, triggering asthmatic attack.
Frozen or extremely cold foods.
Dairy products.
Ice cream.
Red meats.

Recommended Foods:

Plenty of water: at least 2 liters a day. Dehydration may aggravate asthma.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, except those that have been discovered to be sources of allergies.
Foods high in flavonoids: berries. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.
Foods high in carotenoids: gac, carrots, yellow corn, apricots, sweet potatoes, and papaya.
Fish. They contain Omega – 3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation.
Flaxseeds.
Chia seeds.
Hemp seeds.
Walnuts.
Garlic.
Onions.
Soy foods. Genistein is an isoflavone found in soy and may help with asthma.
Cayenne pepper. The active ingredient in cayenne pepper is capsaicin, which may desensitize the airways by blocking the release of substance-P.