Improve lung health with these foods post your Covid-19 recovery

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das

Updated On Jul 20, 2021 09:38 am IST

Taking care of your lungs in times of Covid-19 is very crucial. Whether you have been exposed by the virus or not, you need to build your immunity by eating well and practising yoga and some breathing exercises.

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If you have been exposed to the virus then you must be knowing that it directly affects your lungs. Here are a few food items that help promote lungs health and fight infection.(Pexels)

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If you have been exposed to the virus then you must be knowing that it directly affects your lungs. Here are a few food items that help promote lungs health and fight infection.(Pexels)

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Tomato: Tomatoes can reduce airway inflammation in people with asthma as well as improve lung function in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).(Unsplash)

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Tomato: Tomatoes can reduce airway inflammation in people with asthma as well as improve lung function in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).(Unsplash)

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Beets and beet greens: Beetroots and greens contain compounds that optimize lung function. They are rich in nitrates, which have shown to have positive effects on the lungs.(Unsplash)

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Beets and beet greens: Beetroots and greens contain compounds that optimize lung function. They are rich in nitrates, which have shown to have positive effects on the lungs.(Unsplash)

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Green tea: Green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the lungs. It may also protect lung tissues from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation.(Unsplash)

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Green tea: Green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the lungs. It may also protect lung tissues from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation.(Unsplash)

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Pumpkin: They are packed with carotenoids, including beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.(Unsplash)

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Pumpkin: They are packed with carotenoids, including beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.(Unsplash)

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Turmeric: Consuming turmeric regularly helps promote overall health. The main active component in turmeric, Curcumin has shown to improve lung health.(Unsplash)

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Turmeric: Consuming turmeric regularly helps promote overall health. The main active component in turmeric, Curcumin has shown to improve lung health.(Unsplash)

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Apples: Studies have shown that people who consume apples regularly have lower risk of asthma and lung cancer.(Unsplash)

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Apples: Studies have shown that people who consume apples regularly have lower risk of asthma and lung cancer.(Unsplash)

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Blueberries: This fruit is loaded with nutrients. They are rich in a flavonoid called anthocyanin that has shown to protect lung tissue from oxidative damage.(Unsplash)

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Blueberries: This fruit is loaded with nutrients. They are rich in a flavonoid called anthocyanin that has shown to protect lung tissue from oxidative damage.(Unsplash)

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