by Editorial Staff | Nov 29, 2021 | Northy Letter
We have finally come to the end of the month of November. The month lasted several years, who knew we would see the end of it? In this week’s letter from me to you, here is how the week went.
Monday
The day was exhausting but short and for people like you and me who intend to have the best of our short time on earth, it’s important that we take care of ourselves, Aisha Zakari crafted a 30 Day Challenge For Self Improvement and Development. I like the challenges and I think you will too, what do you say we do this together?
Tuesday
On Tuesday, I brought you the opportunity to remain healthy. You can’t remain healthy if you consume just anything that comes your way. Have you ever wondered just How Healthy is Your Diet?
Not just your diet, I also care about your fitness, after all the two go hand in hand so here are the 10 Best Workout Apps in 2021 because I am aware that going to the gym every day can be discouraging. You will burn fuel and time but with this, you have the gym at the tip of your fingers.
I’ve fixed your gym problem, can it get any better? Yes, so go ahead and check out Why You Should Use WhatsApp Business in 2022. If you don’t already use this then your business messages could get mixed up with personal messages, and the last thing I’d want is for you to miss an order.
Wednesday
Have you ever wondered why after a certain meal your breath smells funny? If you are like me and you always carry a mint or gum, but you’ve used it and your breath smells foul still, then you may need to read 10 Surprising Foods That Are Bad For Your Breath because honey, I don’t want you to meet your crush in that state. However, you need to know that that can’t be the worst thing that could happen. You could have a really bad time if you are asthmatic and you eat any of these Foods Every Asthma Patient Should Avoid.
Thursday
Thursday was the storytime. I have heard a thousand stories of myth concerning the Dutsen Amare, even that it was a bride and her cohort that turned into stone. I think it’s high time we dug into the Story of the Mysterious Dutsen Amare to find out the truth about it.
Friday
Friday was giving tips. I always wonder why some siblings live like cats and mice. They just don’t like each other a lot, and it makes you wonder if they are siblings at all and not rivals. Well, we have from Happiness Hassan – My Mom Used These 8 Ways to Manage Rivalry with My Siblings, and They Were Quite Effective.
Some people don’t believe in love and they prefer to fold their arms and wait for anything to just come to them but not Abdulganiyu Ibrahim. He takes us on a good ride through his journey and it’s all on I Went to Benue State Searching for Love and This Was What Happened. Do you have a story or you are too afraid to go searching for it? I’m not and I will tell you my story someday.
Ladies, look in the mirror, what do you see first? If it’s your forehead then I bet you we will get along just fine because I have for you 10 Gele Styles for Women with Wide Forehead. I am on your team and you can tell.
Saturday
Saturday gave us Why Parents Need to Understand Child Psychology. Connecting with your child is paramount. And while you are bonding, here are 10 Important Things You Should Teach Your Child because if your child can’t look at you and feel you are their home, then we have got a problem to fix right away.
Sunday
Now for the cherry on the top on Sunday, we brought to right on your doorstep How to Prepare Miyan Shuwaka (Bitter leaf soup) and How to Prepare Miyan Alayyahu (Spinach Soup). These are honestly elite soups, give okra a break.
While you await our newsletter for December, try to have as much fun as you can. It is after all the jingle season. Happy holidays!
by Ameenah Gumbi | Nov 10, 2021 | Health & Wellness
Have you ever wondered what could be the best foods for asthma patients? Or how your diet can help you to reduce or control asthma symptoms? If you thought of that I am sure it crossed your mind that there could be the worst foods for asthma patients too. You are not alone in this train of thoughts. Researchers believe eating a healthy balanced diet can help reduce asthma symptoms. It is believed that foods that increase inflammation worsen asthma symptoms while those that reduce inflammation reduce the symptoms. Your weight can also affect your asthma condition, if you are obese you may not respond to asthma dose treatment.
Want to lose weight? Read this.
The best foods for asthma patients are fruits, beans, ginger, turmeric or foods rich in Vitamins A and Vitamin D, magnesium and beta carotene-rich vegetables. Here is why I said so;
Read: You Won’t Believe the Benefits of These Common Spices
6 Foods That Are Good for Asthmatic Patients
1. Fruits
Fruits reduce inflammation because they contain beta carotene and vitamin C and E. Eating 1 apple a day help to reduce total cholesterol, promote healthy cellular function and proper blood flow and also reduce asthma symptoms while improving lung function due to its antioxidant and potassium content.
Eating fruits, in general, helps in asthma control
2. Ginger and Turmeric
Ginger’s main bioactive compound is Gingerol an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that can reduce oxidative stress and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Gingerol in ginger may also help relieve asthma symptoms due to its anti-inflammatory functions.
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory compound that fights disease and helps in repairing damage in your body. It can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body by protecting your body from free radicals.it can also boost brain-derived neurotrophic factors, lower the risk of heart disease, prevent cancer and reduce asthma symptoms as it is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
3. Foods Containing Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential in maintaining healthy bones as it is important in regulating calcium and maintaining the phosphorus levels in your body. It also reduces the risk of flu and can make infants healthy by improving the arterial walls of children. Vitamin D enhances the anti-inflammatory effects of Glucocorticoids thereby reducing asthma symptoms.
Vitamin D also has numerous other benefits. Foods containing Vitamin D include; salmon, sardines, herring, red meat, liver. eggs etc.
4. Foods Containing Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
Vitamin A is important in preserving your eyesight, it can lower the risk of certain cancers as it aids in the growth and development of body cells. It also supports a healthy immune system by maintaining your body’s natural defences. Vitamin A reduces the risk of asthma symptoms as it improves lung function.
Read: These 12 Foods Are Good for the Eyes
Beta carotene is a pro-vitamin A carotenoid that gives vegetables their vibrant colour. Beta Carotene serves as an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in your body. Its importance is also found in the reduction of the body’s oxidative stress. Beta carotene helps the lungs work better and reduces the risk of cancer. Hence, reducing the risk of asthma attacks in patients.
5. Beans
Beans contain Amino acids that our body uses to heal or make new tissues. Moreover, beans have many health benefits as it serves as a source of protein. Because it contains folate that is essential in red blood cells formation. It also contains antioxidants that help in the removal of free radicals from the body thereby protecting the body from diseases.
Beans have fibre that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Lastly, it has anti-inflammatory agents which help in reducing the risk of cancer and also asthma symptoms which makes it one of the best foods for asthma patients.
Beans are also part of the foods that improve our metabolism
6. Magnesium Rich Foods
Magnesium helps convert food into energy, helps create new proteins from amino acids. It also helps create and repair DNA and RNA. It is important in muscle movements and in regulating neurotransmitters. Magnesium is known to fight depression, benefits against Type 2 diabetes. It can also lower blood pressure.
Conclusion
The best foods for asthma patients are foods that can increase your immunity, reduce inflammation, boost the overall health of your lungs or lung functions. As it will help you in reducing the number of Asthma attacks you will have as we have seen earlier.
It is important as an asthmatic patient you keep your body healthy, eat balanced foods and afford foods that can trigger your asthma symptoms. What are the bests or worst foods for you as an asthmatic person? Kindly leave your comments below or share with your loved ones let us know what foods that trigger your asthma symptoms.
