The goodness-filled foods that will feed and repair your lungs

When it comes to eating, consider the different needs of each of your body's constituent parts.

Here's our guide to the foods that specifically cater to the needs of your lungs.

Green tea

 

 

Nutrients: Flavonoids, tannins and catechins
Benefits: Rich in flavonoids, green tea has been shown to stave off flu.

Chicken

 

Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B6, selenium, phosphorous, zinc
Benefits: Selenium and zinc are both needed for immune function. Chicken soup has an anti-inflammatory effect, keeps you hydrated and thins mucus.

Ginger

 

Nutrients: B vitamins, gingerols, vitamin C
Benefits: Ginger has a warming, stimulant effect on the circulation, which helps dislodge phlegm. Iron and vitamin C boost energy and aid neurotransmitter function, as do the B vitamins and folic acid.