Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What to Eat for Better Lung Health
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Written by Alison Sherwood
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This article lists foods that support lung health (whole grains rich in fiber, vitamin E, selenium, and essential fatty acids) and contrasts them with refined grains that lose nutrients during processing. It emphasizes that lungs need good nutrition just like the rest of the body.
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· 3 pulledNot only are whole-grain foods high in fiber, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, but they're full of vitamin E, selenium, and essential fatty acids, which are good for lung health.
Refined grains, like white flour and white rice, lose many of their nutrients in the milling process.
Just like the rest of your body, your lungs need good nutrition.
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