Food to Fight Wildfires: Nutrition Can Help your Body when Wildfire Strikes

Foods rich in specific nutrients can help protect your lungs and heart from harm caused by air pollution and wildfire smoke. Including a variety of healthy foods in your diet that are rich in vitamin A and carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect your body from the harmful effects of smoke. Colorful fruits and vegetables are rich in protective antioxidants. Visible layers of ash contain heavy metals and other pollutants that can be detrimental to your health. Consuming foods rich in iron, calcium and zinc can help reduce the levels of heavy metals in your body. Nutrient charts include lists of high quality, accessible foods. Also includes tips on safer cooking options, food safety, limiting exposure and stress management