Eat right, breathe easy

Today’s Agenda

COPD, Macronutrients, and You

Balancing calories in order to improve health

Proper Nutrition

Healthy Diet

• Your muscles may use 10X the calories as compared to someone without COPD

• Healthy diet fights infection

• But balance calories for healthy weight, too

Protein

Protein Foods to Choose

• Lean meat• Fish• Lean poultry• Eggs• Low-fat or nonfat

milk and cheese

• Lean meat• Fish• Lean poultry• Eggs• Low-fat or nonfat

milk and cheese

• Beans• Lentils• Nuts and seeds• Nut butters• Low-fat or nonfat

yogurt

• Beans• Lentils• Nuts and seeds• Nut butters• Low-fat or nonfat

yogurt

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates often provide the fuel that your body needs for physical activity.

• However, you should eat carbs sparingly, since digesting carbohydrates produces extra carbon dioxide.

• Make your carbs count!

• Carbohydrates often provide the fuel that your body needs for physical activity.

• However, you should eat carbs sparingly, since digesting carbohydrates produces extra carbon dioxide.

• Make your carbs count!

Simple Carbohydrates

• Simple carbs digest quickly.• They don’t offer nearly as many

nutrients or as much fiber as complex carbohydrates.

• Steer clear of simple carbohydrates when possible.

Complex Carbohydrates

• Complex carbs take longer to digest than simple carbs.

• They often have more nutrients and fiber than simple carbohydrates.

Choosing Carbohydrates

Carbs to avoid…• Processed grain

foods• Sugary drinks• Cakes, cookies, and

other sweet baked goods

• Candy and syrups

Carbs to choose…• Whole grain foods• Fresh fruit and

vegetables• Brown rice• Unsweetened

cereals

Fat

• Fat provides fuel for your body, with less carbon dioxide than carbs produce.

• Some fats are better for you than others.

Bad Fats

• Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature and are EXTREMELY bad for your health, especially your heart.

• Trans fats usually hide out in processed foods and also endanger your health.

Steer Clear of Bad Fats

Saturated fats are found in…

• Animal products– Fatty cuts of meat– Processed meat– Butter, cheese, cream,

milk, yogurt

• Tropical oils– Coconut & palm oils– Cocoa butter

Trans fats are found in many…

• Processed foods– Crackers and chips– Cookies and most

other store-bought baked goods

• Fried foods• Stick margarine

Good Fats

• Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are good for you, in moderation.

• Choose these instead of saturated or trans fats.

Choosing Good Fats

• Nuts• Vegetable oils

– Olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, etc

• Fatty fish– Salmon, herring, trout, etc

• Avocados• These are naturally occurring in

vegetables, nuts and fish

Macronutrient Quiz

• Which macronutrient produces the most carbon dioxide when digested?A) Protein C) Fats

B) Carbohydrates D) Fiber

• True or false? Plant products are usually great sources of healthy fats.

• Which macronutrient produces the most carbon dioxide when digested?A) Protein C) Fats

B) Carbohydrates D) Fiber

• True or false? Plant products are usually great sources of healthy fats.

Macronutrient Quiz

• Which macronutrient produces the most carbon dioxide when digested?A) Protein C) Fats

B) Carbohydrates D) Fiber

• True or false? Plant products are usually great sources of healthy fats.

• Which macronutrient produces the most carbon dioxide when digested?A) Protein C) Fats

B) Carbohydrates D) Fiber

• True or false? Plant products are usually great sources of healthy fats.

Foods to Avoid

Steer Clear of Sodium

• Sodium makes your body retain fluid, which can make it harder for people with COPD to breathe.

• Cut down on high-sodium foods.• Use herbs and spices to add flavor to

food instead of using the salt shaker.

Steer Clear of Sodium

Avoid these high-sodium foods…

* Boxed meals * Fast foods

* Canned foods * Frozen foods

* Cheeses * Lunch meats

* Condiments * Pickled foods

Sodium Hides

Avoid Gas

• Avoid foods that make you gassy or bloated.

• These symptoms can make it harder for your diaphragm to fully extend, which in turn makes it harder for people with COPD to breathe.

Avoid Gas

Avoid these gas and bloat bombs…

* Apples * Corn

* Beans * Onions

* Broccoli * Peppers

* Brussels sprouts * Turnips

* Cabbage

* Cauliflower

Sometimes Sweets

Sometimes Sweets

Make these sweets a rare treat…

* Cake * Pie

* Candy * Soda

* Cookies * Sugars

* Donuts * Sugary cereals

* Jams or jellies * Sugary drinks

* Pastries * Syrups

Bad Foods Quiz!

• People with COPD should avoid foods that _____.A) Are high in sugar C) Are high in

sodium

B) Make them bloated D) All of the above

• True or false? Fresh meats are high in sodium.

• People with COPD should avoid foods that _____.A) Are high in sugar C) Are high in

sodium

B) Make them bloated D) All of the above

• True or false? Fresh meats are high in sodium.

Bad Foods Quiz!

• People with COPD should avoid foods that _____.A) Are high in sugar C) Are high in

sodium

B) Make them bloated D) All of the above

• True or false? Fresh meats are high in sodium.

• People with COPD should avoid foods that _____.A) Are high in sugar C) Are high in

sodium

B) Make them bloated D) All of the above

• True or false? Fresh meats are high in sodium.

Foods to Choose

People with COPD should increase their consumption of

these foods

Potassium

• Some of the medicines that combat COPD cause the body to lose potassium.

• Therefore, people with COPD should eat extra potassium.

Sources of Potassium

Try these tasty sources of potassium…

* Apricots (dried) * Oranges

* Avocados * Peanuts

* Bananas * Potatoes

* Dates * Raisins

* Greens * Squash

* Mushrooms (fresh) * Yams

Fluids

• Drinking water keeps mucus thin, which in turn makes it harder for mucus to build up and inhibit breathing.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

Fluid Schedule

Remember MyPlate

• To maintain good health, eat a balanced diet that consists of…– Whole grains and other complex carbs– Lean protein and fatty fish– Fresh fruits and vegetables (minus gassy

ones)– Mono- and polyunsaturated fats– Low-fat or nonfat dairy

Healthful Foods Quiz

• Which of the following is not a good source of potassium?– A) Avocados C) Blueberries– B) Bananas D) Oranges

• True or false? Drinking water makes mucus thick, which can then inhibit breathing.

• Which of the following is not a good source of potassium?– A) Avocados C) Blueberries– B) Bananas D) Oranges

• True or false? Drinking water makes mucus thick, which can then inhibit breathing.

Healthful Foods Quiz

• Which of the following is not a good source of potassium?– A) Avocados C) Blueberries– B) Bananas D) Oranges

• True or false? Drinking water makes mucus thick, which can then inhibit breathing.

• Which of the following is not a good source of potassium?– A) Avocados C) Blueberries– B) Bananas D) Oranges

• True or false? Drinking water makes mucus thick, which can then inhibit breathing.

Healthful Habits

Make smart choices in order to ease the symptoms of COPD

Time Meals Carefully

• Have several small meals instead of one or two large ones each day.

• This will keep the stomach from distending and pressing up against the diaphragm, which makes it harder to breathe.

Time Meals Carefully

Avoid Painful Behaviors

• Steer clear of carbonated drinks like beer or soda.

• Skip using a straw.

• Don’t bother with chewing gum.

Keep It Simple

• Choose recipes that are simple to make.

• When you eat, sit up straight. This will allow your lungs and diaphragm to keep working properly.

• Ask for help if you need it.

Healthy Habits Quiz

• Avoid painful behaviors, like _____.A) Using a straw C) Sitting up

B) Chewing food well D) Eating slowly

• True or false? Eating several small meals per day will keep the stomach from distending and inhibiting breathing.

• Avoid painful behaviors, like _____.A) Using a straw C) Sitting up

B) Chewing food well D) Eating slowly

• True or false? Eating several small meals per day will keep the stomach from distending and inhibiting breathing.

Healthy Habits Quiz

• Avoid painful behaviors, like _____.A) Using a straw C) Sitting up

B) Chewing food well D) Eating slowly

• True or false? Eating several small meals per day will keep the stomach from distending and inhibiting breathing.

• Avoid painful behaviors, like _____.A) Using a straw C) Sitting up

B) Chewing food well D) Eating slowly

• True or false? Eating several small meals per day will keep the stomach from distending and inhibiting breathing.

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