Eat Smart, Breathe Easy 😮‍💨 When breathing takes more energy, nutrition becomes powerful medicine. 🥩 Power up with protein Lean meat, fish, eggs, beans, and groundnuts help maintain muscle strength—especially the breathing muscles. 🍚 Choose the right carbs Too many refined carbs can increase carbon dioxide production. Go for whole grains, yam, sweet potatoes, and brown rice in moderate portions. 🥑 Healthy fats are your friends Avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and oily fish provide energy without overworking your lungs. 🍊 Boost immunity with fruits & veggies Vitamin C–rich fruits, kontomire, carrots, and tomatoes help fight infections and inflammation. 💧 Stay hydrated Water helps thin mucus, making it easier to breathe and cough out. Small Tips, Big Relief ✨ Eat small, frequent meals to avoid breathlessness Limit salt to reduce fluid retention Avoid gas-forming foods if bloating worsens breathing Bottom line: COPD may affect your lungs, but smart nutrition helps you breathe, move, and live better—one meal at a time 💚

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Posted January 1, 2026