Part Two Foods That Harm and Foods That Heal!!

ASTHMA

Consume Plenty of
* Chicken Soup, Broth, and other fluids to help thin Bronchial mucus.
* Foods high omega-3 fatty acids to counter inflammation.

Avoid
*Any foods, including dairy products or additives that seem to bring on attacks.
* Mushrooms, cheese, soy sauce,and yeasty breads if molds trigger attacks.
*Salicylates, and ingredient in aspirin, tea,vinegar, salad dressings , many fruits, and a few vegetables
*Any food preserved with sulfites
*Foods containing tartrazine, or yellow food dye 5

Caffeine

Benefits
* Temporarily enhances mental alertness and concentration.
*Can improve athletic performance by temporarily increasing muscle strength and endurance
*May abort an asthma attack by relaxing constricted bronchial muscles

Drawbacks
* Is mildly addictive and can result in withdrawal symptoms.
* Can cause insomnia
*Excessive amounts can produce tremors, palpitations and feelings of anxiety
*Diuretic effects increase urination
*Lowers the body's absorption of calcium by increasing the amount lost in urine and stools.

Sources of Caffeine

Average Caffeine Content

Coffee (5oz) Milligrams

Decaf 1-5

Ground regular
Drip method 100-180-
Percolated 75-170
Instant 65-120

Tea

Brewed 1 min 9-33
Brewed 3 min 20-46
Brewed 5 min 20-50
Decaffeinated 1-5
Iced tea (from mix) 22-36
Instant 12-28

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola (cherry ,classic, or diet) 46
Dr.Pepper(regular or diet) 39.6
Diet Pepsi 36
Mountain Dew 54
Pepsi-Cola 38.4
RC Cola (regular or diet) 48
Sunkist Orange 40

Chocolate
Baking Chocolate(2 oz) 70
Cold Chocolate Milk(8oz) 2-7
Hot Cocoa (6oz) 5
Milk Chocolate Candy (2oz) 12
Sweet or Dark (2oz) 40


Painkillers

Anacin, 400mg (aspirin) 32
Bayer Select 500mg (Acetaminophen) 65
Excedrin, 500mg (Contains Aspirin / Acetaminophen) 65
Not All Excedrin has Caffeine or Aspirin)


Caffeine Effects

Caffeine can effect your SLEEP!! Ingestion of caffeine late in the day can result in a sleepless night , and excessive intake can lead to caffeinism, a syndrome marked by insomnia, feelings of anxiety and irritability, a rapid hear beat, tremors, and excessive urination . It can be fatal with rapidly consuming the amount found in 80 to 100 cups of coffee. You should no consume more than 200 mg a day. How much do you Consume in a days time???