Re: Repost: Give your lungs the gift of Fruit

Thanks for posting Tiho - tomatoes rock. Apples I only seem to be able
to eat with fresh ground peanut butter.

hugs,
robbster

Tihomir wrote:
Original post by Mikey S. May 2001.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1343000/1343502.stm

Apples and tomatoes 'good for lungs'

Apples reduce the risk of respiratory complaints Scientists have found
that if you want to have healthy lungs you should eat apples and
tomatoes.

It has been established that eating fresh fruit and vegetables can
help to reduce the risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases.

But a new study by Nottingham University suggests that apples and
tomatoes may have the biggest beneficial impact.

Researchers quizzed 2,633 adults who had problems with wheezing,
asthma or other lung complaints about their diet, and asked them to
complete a test designed to measure their lung capacity.

Five a day

They found people who had the greatest lung capacity were those who
ate more than five apples a week, or who ate tomatoes at least every
other day.

Wheezing was also less common in people who ate a lot of apples.

Apples contain high levels of an antioxidant flavonoid called
quercetin which is also found abundantly in onions, tea and red wine,
and may be important in protecting the lungs from the harmful effects
of atmospheric pollutants and cigarette smoke.

Dr John Harvey, of the British Thoracic Society (BTS), said: "This is
an interesting study which shows that 'a tomato and an apple a day'
might help people breathe easier.

"We have known for some time that a healthy diet - rich in
antioxidants - can have a positive effect on lung function; this is a
ripe area for research."

National Asthma Campaign chief medical adviser Dr Martyn Partridge
said: "Alteration in the oxidant/anti oxidant ration in the diet can
alter susceptibility to asthma and other lung diseases.

"This latest study confirms that regular intake of fresh fruit reduces
the risk of developing respiratory disease and represents a simple
effective intervention that everyone can adopt to help keep themselves
fit."

The research was presented to the American Thoracic Society's annual
conference.

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levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium
and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of
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