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....
by Taylor Devine | Dec 31, 2018
Traditional nachos have too many carbs to be lung-healthy thanks to the chips in them. However, the Lung Health Institute’s steak nacho skillet recipe can help you get this tasty Mexican treat back in your life. Our recipe uses cauliflower as a chip substitute, so you...
by a sinkiewicz | Dec 24, 2018
Did you know that recipes that use foods lower in carbs may help you improve your lung health? Indeed, this zucchini casserole with prosciutto and cheese is yummy proof of this fact. The olive oil, butter, cheese, chicken and prosciutto offer a hefty 35 grams of...
by bcienkosz | Dec 10, 2018
At first, fried eggs and avocado may not sound like a lung-friendly breakfast option to you. Especially the fried eggs. However, the healthy fats provided by the olive oil used to fry your eggs in this recipe are actually very helpful for your lung health. The...
by Lung Health | Dec 3, 2018
There are many foods out there that may help you improve your lung health, and two of these are chicken and avocados. Even these tasty foods can get boring, though, if you’re eating them the same way all the time. To help you get a new and delicious way to make these...
by Lung Health | Nov 26, 2018
If you want to make yourself a refreshing and creamy dessert, then this avocado ice cream recipe from the Lung Health Institute is a great choice for you. The avocado and cream ensure you get a good amount of healthy fats without the loads of sugar you’ll find in...
by Lung Health | Nov 12, 2018
Nothing beats a delicious smoothie for breakfast, except maybe a smoothie that is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that can help you breathe a little easier. This anti-inflammatory recipe helps to control the inflammation in your lungs, as well as in other areas...
