What is important for these individuals is to ensure the efficient use of oxygen to metabolize (oxidize) food. Foods that are heavily loaded with simple carbohydrates greatly increase the production of CO2 and make the work of breathing very difficult and very stressful. They greatly increase the body’s acidosis and impair healthy functions.

1- Eating very large portions of food can be tiring, so prefer small portions and very calmly and breathing between mouthfuls.

Eating more often is necessary to reach the total energy requirement for the day.

2- Foods that demand a lot of chewing work can increase respiratory effort, so choose lighter, easily digestible foods, if possible more pasty, avoiding raw meat, red meat in excess and simple carbohydrates

3- Food choice is crucial to improve digestive efficiency, oxidation and nutrient absorption. The consumption of healthy lipids, proteins and simpler carbohydrates should be increased a little. Balancing the dish for ⅓ salad and cooked vegetables, ¼ for light proteins like eggs, fish and poultry is ideal.

4- Avoid drinking during a meal, as liquids can dilute the gastric juice, slowing down the digestive work, increasing acidity and reflux and, therefore, demanding more breathing work, which increases discomfort. It is important to maintain hydration throughout the day with preferably more alkaline water and coconut water, which is rich in electrolytes.

5- The acidification of the body impairs lung work, so the respiratory function should not be overloaded with food. Avoid sugars and white flour of any origin and drink water with lemon (no sugar) and consume vegetables

6- Juices, vitamins and soups are good food sources to increase nutrient density without putting too much strain on the pulmonary system. Green juices are good options for boosting nutrients and detoxifying the body, including the pulmonary pathway.

To improve the protein intake, you can include boiled egg whites in the shakes.

7- Consume foods sources of Iron (beef, pork and poultry and darker fish, beans, dark green leaves and fresh herbs). Iron is crucial for ensuring oxygenation in the body. And foods source of vitamin C (lemon, tangerine, acerola, cashew, guava, goji…) that guarantee the best absorption of iron in the body.

8- Consume most of the day’s energy in healthy fats such as yogurt, matured cheeses, oils such as olive oil, nuts and seeds, always extra virgin. Consume nuts and fruits such as coconut, olives and avocado, coconut oil and butter in moderation.

9- It is important to strengthen the immune system, since the defense of the airways may be more compromised. So consume, probiotics, probiotics, garlic, onion, mushrooms, algae, yeast

10- Herbal infusions of ginger, rosemary, mint, lemon, cinnamon, guaco and other calming agents such as chamomile, Melissa and lavender, help in respiratory improvement.

Like herbal medicine, aromatherapy is very welcome; cycles of inhalation and exhalation under the sun in contact with nature and with aromas of mint, eucalyptus, lemon peel, lavender, sandalwood will greatly improve the perception of respiratory function.

11- Supplements can be administered to reduce the inflammatory potential, to improve the immune system, alkalinize and ensure detoxification of the body. To support proteins and phospholipids important for the constitution of mucus and pulmonary surfactant.

Antioxidant to guarantee the fight against the aggression of toxins to which we are exposed and to optimize drug treatment. The antioxidants found naturally in the lower respiratory tract are: superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione), along with ceruloplasmin, copper, methionine sulfoxide, retinoids and vitamins E and C, so you can think about their complementary supplementation.

Electrolytes and minerals necessary for cell contraction work and therefore, respiratory function efficiency such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, chloride and sodium must be taken into account.

The most important thing in the diet of patients with respiratory dysfunction is to ensure the necessary energy intake for the day and their hydration.