Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed.
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
ESSENTIAL OILS
NATURAL/HERBAL
SUPPLEMENTS & HOMEOPATHIC
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
RECIPES/FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
BEVERAGES
MEALS
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
- Fruits: Apricots, clementines, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, pears, tangerines
- Vegetables: arugula, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, chili peppers, collard greens, kale, onions, red & green bell peppers, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnips, watercress
- Cinnamon, garlic (raw if you can), ginger, thyme, green tea, Maitake mushrooms
- Legumes/Beans, seeds (especially sesame, sunflower & pumpkin)
- Soy products and horseradish
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
- Meat and diary products
- Excessive salt and sugar
- Refined flour and alcohol
ESSENTIAL OILS
- Basil, bergamot, birch, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense, ginger, lavender, lemon, marjoram, tea tree, myrtle, myrrh, peppermint, pine, raven, rosemary, sandalwood and/or spruce (apply over lung area, bottom of feet or diffuse).
NATURAL/HERBAL
- Andrographis, Anise, black cohosh (avoid if pregnant), cayenne, cinnamon, echinacea, elecampane, eucalyptus, elderberries, fenugreek seeds, garlic, ginger, goldenrod, hyssop, juniper, licorice, marshmallow, Nasturtium, oregano, peppermint, sage, stinging nettle, thyme, valerian, wood betony
- Horehound tea: 3-4 cups daily (use 1-2 teaspoons per cup; add honey to taste).
- Hot water with fresh squeezed lemon juice (add honey and a dash of cayenne pepper for added effect).
SUPPLEMENTS & HOMEOPATHIC
- Astragalus: 200 mg 4 times daily (acute) or twice daily (chronic) - should have 0.5% glucosides and 70% polysaccharides
- Echinacea: 200 mg 4 times daily (acute) or twice daily (chronic) - should contain 3.5% echinacosides)
- NAC: 500 mg (acute) or 250 mg (chronic) 3 times daily (take between meals; for long term use add 30 mg zinc and 2 mg copper daily)
- Vitamin A: 25,000 IU daily for 1 month (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily)
- Vitamin C/ Flavonoids: 1,000 mg vitamin C and 500 mg flavonoids 3 times daily (reduce dose if it causes diarrhea)
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
- Can represent an inflamed family environment (either with loud arguments or silent stewing).
RECIPES/FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
BEVERAGES
- Basic Fruit Smoothie LC GF VG VT
- Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie GF VT
- Green Smoothie LC GF VT
- Mega-Greens Smoothie GF VT
- Orange Smoothie GF VT
- Tropical Smoothie LC GF VG VT
- Yogi Tea LC GF VG VT
MEALS
- Adult Ramen LC GF VG VT
- Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl LC GF VG VT
- Black Bean Chili LC VG VT
- Black Bean Soup LC GF VG VT
- Buddha Bowl GF VG VT
- Chickpea Salad Sandwich GF VG VT
- Garlic Soup LC GF VG VT
- Miso Soup LC GF VG VT
- Mujaddara LC GF VG VT
- Mung Beans and Rice LC GF VG VT
- Shrimp Power Bowl GF
- Spiced Lentil Soup LC GF VG VT
- Spicy Black Bean Soup LC GF VG VT
- Vegan Jambalaya LC GF VG VT
- Vegetable Broth LC GF VG VT
- Vegetable Curry LC GF KT VG VT
- White Bean & Spinach Soup LC GF
- White Chili LC GF VT
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
- Asian Cabbage Salad LC GF VG VT
- Asian Cole Slaw LC VG VT
- Beans & Greens Salad LC GF VG VT
- Caraway Brussels Sprouts LC GF VG VT KT
- Chinese Peanut Salad LC GF VG VT
- Creamy Kale LC GF KT VG VT
- Dill Vinaigrette Greens LC GF VG VT KT
- Fried Cabbage LC GF VG VT KT
- Glazed Carrots LC GF VG VT
- Homemade Salsa LC GF VG VT
- Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing LC GF VG VT
- Molasses Beans LC GF
- Mushrooms & Beans LC GF VG VT
- Pesto Vegetables LC GF VG VT KT
- Quinoa Salad LC GF VG VT
- Red Beans & Rice LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Broccoli LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Carrots LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Onions LC GF VG VT
- Sauteed Spinach LC GF KT VG VT
- Spinach & Strawberry Salad LC GF VG VT
- Steamed Edamame LC GF VG VT
- Three Bean Salad LC GF VG VT
- Warm Red Cabbage Salad LC GF VG VT