Apple tomatoes protect lung health
2018-05-15 18:00:36
British researchers found that eating apples and tomatoes helps prevent respiratory diseases. Dr. Brodfeld and colleagues at the University of Nottingham measured the amount of gas that a person discharged from the lungs in the first second by measuring the first-second expiratory volume (FEV-1). In 1991, they inspected 2,633 people and in 2000 they reviewed them again.
The results showed that: Ingestion of apples and tomatoes is associated with an increase in FEV-1, and apples and tomatoes are effective in improving lung function. Eating more than 5 apples a week can significantly increase FEV-1; similarly, eating tomatoes more than 3 times a week can achieve the same effect. The study also found that people who regularly eat apples, tomatoes and bananas are at a lower risk of wheezing.
Dr. Brodfeld said: "Apples and tomatoes contain a lot of antioxidants. We guessed that this may be the role of antioxidants. But I think that any diet that promotes health is good."