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Reap the benefits
While diet can't cure asthma, there are ways to eat to help ease symptoms. The key: focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Inflammation is what causes the airways to swell and become irritated, and researchers are trying to understand how certain nutrients can reduce that. Keep in mind that an overall healthy diet is likely to be more helpful than any specific foods. "Studies show people eating a Mediterranean diet have fewer asthma symptoms," says Lauri Wright, PhD, RD, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of South Florida. Not sure where to start? Check out these tasty options!
