3.Keep Food Soft and Simple
A lot of chewing can make you short of breath. Look for soft items: well-cooked vegetables, ground meat, pasta, mashed potatoes, soups, and casseroles. Bread is easier to eat if you dip it in liquid. Fruit smoothies and milkshakes are filling.
4.Check on Salt
When you get too much sodium, your body holds on to fluids. You may end up with higher blood pressure and more shortness of breath. Read food labels, and look for fewer than 140 milligrams of sodium. Avoid salty snacks such as pretzels and chips. Limit meats such as ham and salami. Brined foods — such as pickles, olives, sauerkraut — and bottled sauces such as barbecue and soy are hidden sources.
