Breathe easier in smoggy cities: Eating this simple food could protect your lungs from the harms of air pollution

A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam suggests that eating more fruit may protect lungs from air pollution damage. Researchers analyzing data from nearly 200,000 people found that those consuming four or more servings of fruit daily experienced less decline in lung function than low-fruit eaters. Experts attribute this to fruits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help counter oxidative stress caused by polluted air.