Eating fruits and vegetables reduces lung disease risk
Written by Tim Newman
Published: Today
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Research, published this week in Thorax, finds a link between eating greater quantities of fruits and vegetables and lung health. They found it lowered the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in former and current smokers.
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Consuming more fruit and veg might stave off lung disease.
The health benefits of eating a range of fruits and vegetables are well documented; reams of research has already made this clear.
For instance, increasing their consumption helps reduce cardiovascular risk, maintain a healthy blood pressure, and stave off cancer, to name but a few.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315995.php
