What should children eat if they have asthma? Scientific dietary guidelines and analysis of hot topics
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on children's asthma on the Internet, especially dietary management, which has become the focus of parents' attention. This article will combine the hot topic data of the past 10 days to provide parents with scientific and practical dietary advice.
1. Top 5 popular asthma-related topics on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | amount of discussion | core concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diet taboos for children with asthma | 182,000 | Allergen food screening |
| 2 | Vitamin D and asthma | 126,000 | Supplement effectiveness controversy |
| 3 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Prescriptions | 98,000 | Pear paste/loquat paste discussion |
| 4 | probiotic supplement | 74,000 | Intestinal flora regulation |
| 5 | Omega-3 foods | 59,000 | anti-inflammatory diet plan |
2. Dietary principles for children with asthma
1.avoid allergens: According to statistics, about 30% of children with asthma have food allergies. Common allergenic foods include:
| Highly sensitive foods | alternative |
|---|---|
| Milk and dairy products | Soy milk/almond milk (doctor’s evaluation required) |
| eggs | Tofu/meat to supplement protein |
| seafood | freshwater fish |
| nuts | Seed foods (pumpkin seeds, etc.) |
2.anti-inflammatory diet combination: Nutrients recommended by the latest research:
| Nutrients | daily requirement | quality source |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 50-100mg | Kiwi/colorful pepper/broccoli |
| Vitamin E | 7-11mg | Olive oil/avocado |
| magnesium | 130-240mg | Spinach/black beans/banana |
| Omega-3 | 500-1000mg | salmon/flaxseed |
3. Analysis of popular controversial topics
1.Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diet Therapy: Sichuan scallops and stewed pears and other recipes are hotly discussed on the Internet. Please note:
- It is not suitable to substitute drug treatment during an acute attack
- People with excessive phlegm and white phlegm should be careful with cold foods such as pears.
- Recommended to be used under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner
2.Probiotic supplement controversy:
-Clinically shown that specific strains (such as LGG) may reduce the frequency of attacks
- But the effects vary greatly among different subtypes of asthma
- It is recommended to choose clinically proven special preparations
Reference recipes for four and three days (reviewed by respiratory doctors)
| Meals | first day | The next day | The third day |
|---|---|---|---|
| breakfast | Oatmeal + Apple | Millet and Pumpkin Porridge | Quinoa Veggie Patties |
| lunch | Steamed seabass + kale | Chicken meatballs + carrots | Ground beef stew with potatoes |
| Extra meal | Papaya and Tremella Soup | Almond tofu | blueberry yogurt |
| dinner | Lotus Root Pork Ribs Noodle Soup | Multigrain rice + spinach | Yam and chicken porridge |
5. Special reminder
1. Individual differences are large, so it is recommended to keep a food diary.
2. During the attack period, the diet should be light and easy to digest.
3. All dietary adjustments must be communicated with the attending physician
4. Avoid blindly following Internet folk remedies
Recent hot searches show that discussions on "nutritional supplements for children with asthma" have increased by 45% year-on-year, but experts remind: Vitamin D and other supplements need to be supplemented based on serum test results, and excessive amounts may be counterproductive. It is recommended that parents conduct regular nutritional assessments and develop personalized plans.
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