Good nutrition is always important, but it can be even more crucial for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). What you eat can impact the health of your immune system, your respiratory health and your breathing. Here are some small changes you can make to your diet to help your health.
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Healthy Diet Tips for COPD
Posted by Do More With Oxygen on Tue, Jan 16, 2018
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Life with COPD: Shopping for Groceries and Organizing Your Kitchen
Posted by Do More With Oxygen on Thu, Mar 21, 2013
If you’re experiencing life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you know how important a balanced diet is for enhancing your energy level. According to the Washington Home Center for Palliative Care Studies, a COPD diet should place priority on getting enough fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean protein. It’s also important to drink plenty of water.
Topics: COPD, enhancing energy level, copd grocery shopping, copd healthy diet
Nutrition Fact Labels for Those with COPD: Footnote and Percent Daily Value (%DV)
Posted by Do More With Oxygen on Wed, Feb 20, 2013
In the post “Understanding Nutrition Fact Labels to Maintain a Healthy Diet with COPD,” the nutrition facts label, including details of the serving size, calories and calories from fats and nutrients, were discussed. In this article, the nutrition facts label footnote and Percent Daily Value (%DV) will be explained using information provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This post may be more easily understood by referencing a food item with a nutrition facts label as you read (or refer to the one here).
Topics: COPD, how to read a nutrition fact label, nutrition tips, copd healthy diet
Understanding Nutrition Fact Labels to Maintain a Healthy Diet with COPD
Posted by Do More With Oxygen on Tue, Feb 19, 2013
When you are living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the muscles used in breathing may require 10 times more calories than those of a person without COPD, according to The Cleveland Clinic. Because breathing requires more energy for those with COPD, doctors commonly recommend COPD patients consume more calories throughout the day. An easy way to consume more calories is to add higher-calorie foods like carbohydrates and fats to your diet.
Topics: COPD, how to read a nutrition fact label, nutrition tips, copd healthy diet