Lung Disease May Be Avoided By Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables

Sweden has conducted a new study, which has shown that eating more servings of fruits and vegetables can lower your chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Of the 40,000 male smokers studied, it was found that the ones who ate 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day were around 40% less likely to develop COPD than those who only ate 2 or less servings a day.

What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the name given to a variety of different lung disorders that can cause coughing, wheezing, and/or breathing difficulties. The most common types of COPD include emphysema and bronchitis, especially in those who smoke or have a history of smoking. Because of the abundance of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, they may have the ability to decrease the odds of lung disease.

The most helpful types of produce when it comes to lung disease include:

• Apples
• Pears
• Leafy greens
• Peppers

Obviously, the most helpful thing you can do for your lungs is to stop smoking. Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables can help to lower your risk of COPD, but keeping them healthy in the first place is still your best bet.

In addition to harming the lungs, tobacco usage is also linked to teeth and gum damage. If you would like to make an appointment at Meadows Family Dental, please contact our Castle Rock, CO office.