by Lung Health | Apr 10, 2019
Popcorn chicken is a nostalgic food that takes many of us back to childhood. However, the traditional version with its carb-heavy flour and corn-oil-fried coating isn’t a good choice for chronic lung disease patients. Fortunately, the health care team at Lung Health...
by Lung Health | Mar 25, 2019
At the Lung Health Institute, our health care team knows finding a lung-healthy snack can be hard to find. That’s why we’re offering this recipe for Greek yogurt with walnuts and raspberries that may help you Breathe Easier™. The yogurt base of this recipe is great...
by Lung Health | Mar 18, 2019
Protein is one of the most important nutrients humans get from their food, and this nutrient is particularly important for patients with chronic lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Beef is an option that has lots of protein and other...
by Lung Health | Mar 11, 2019
If you’re suffering from a chronic lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), eating right is more vital than ever. The Lung Health Institute offers this lung-healthy salad that’s perfect for lunchtime. In this recipe, we recommend that you make...
by Lung Health | Mar 4, 2019
It’s commonly believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this is particularly true for lung disease patients. To help you get your day started off right, the Lung Health Institute offers this recipe for eggs with a side of avocado and fresh...
by Lung Health | Feb 25, 2019
The Lung Health Institute is committed to helping people Breathe Easier™ if you have a chronic lung disease. Our health care team realizes that one way to work on your lung health is to eat certain foods. For instance, fatty fish like salmon contains lots of healthy...
by Amanda Maucere | Feb 20, 2019
When you have a chronic lung disease, inflammation is one of the biggest issues that can affect your ability to breathe. There are many things you can do every day that may help to reduce your lung tissue inflammation, but you may not be aware choosing...
by Lung Health | Feb 18, 2019
Biscuits, or crackers as we call them in the U.S., aren’t usually considered to be a lung-healthy food. However, there’s one biscuit recipe offered by the Lung Health Institute that may actually help you improve your lung health. Benefits of eating keto biscuits At...
by Lung Health | Feb 11, 2019
Healthy fats can be a potent tool in your fight to improve lung health. The Lung Health Institute knows it can be tough to find recipes that offer enough healthy fats. However, we believe you’ll find the fats you require in recipes like this one for our sirloin steak...
by Lung Health | Feb 4, 2019
Smoothies are a popular breakfast option that are quick and good for you. Now, patients with a chronic lung disease can keep breakfast smoothies in their diet, too, with this morning wake-up call smoothie recipe. This recipe provides a generous dose of vitamins and...
by Lung Health | Jan 30, 2019
You may be surprised to learn that the foods you eat every day may help or worsen your COPD symptoms. While there are foods, such as vegetables, nuts and fish, that you should consider eating, there are also five foods that you should think about dropping from your...
by Lung Health | Jan 28, 2019
PREP TIME | 50 minutes SERVINGS | 2 This chicken dish is versatile and can be paired with almost any vegetable. Chicken is a good source of lean protein. The olive oil in pesto provides lung-healthy monounsaturated fats, while ricotta cheese packs all the flavor with...
by Lung Health | Jan 21, 2019
PREP TIME | 2 minutes SERVINGS | 1 The 85 percent cacao dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation, while the almond butter provides a touch of sweetness for balance. It’s okay to indulge every once in a while, and this lung-healthy...
by Lung Health | Jan 14, 2019
PREP TIME | 20 minutes SERVINGS | 2 Salmon has an impressive array of health benefits. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, it contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation. This salad and its made-from-scratch dressing is a perfect pairing...
by Lung Health | Jan 7, 2019
PREP TIME | 10 minutes SERVINGS | 1 Goat cheese is a delicious ingredient to use in omelets. It has fewer calories, and less sodium, fat and cholesterol than most cow’s milk cheese. It also contains selenium, which is an antioxidant that can help reduce inflammation....
