Apple tomatoes protect lung health

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."