Eat Smart, Breathe Easy 😮💨
When breathing takes more energy, nutrition becomes powerful medicine.
🥩 Power up with protein
Lean meat, fish, eggs, beans, and groundnuts help maintain muscle strength—especially the breathing muscles.
🍚 Choose the right carbs
Too many refined carbs can increase carbon dioxide production. Go for whole grains, yam, sweet potatoes, and brown rice in moderate portions.
🥑 Healthy fats are your friends
Avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and oily fish provide energy without overworking your lungs.
🍊 Boost immunity with fruits & veggies
Vitamin C–rich fruits, kontomire, carrots, and tomatoes help fight infections and inflammation.
💧 Stay hydrated
Water helps thin mucus, making it easier to breathe and cough out.
Small Tips, Big Relief ✨
Eat small, frequent meals to avoid breathlessness
Limit salt to reduce fluid retention
Avoid gas-forming foods if bloating worsens breathing
Bottom line: COPD may affect your lungs, but smart nutrition helps you breathe, move, and live better—one meal at a time 💚