15/11/2017
TROUBLED BY POLLUTION ?
TRY THESE 5 FOODS TO CLEANSE YOUR LUNGS !!!!!
The inhalation of contaminated air puts our lungs, one of the vital organs of the human body, at an increased risk of health problems.
Science suggests that consumption of foods that are rich in flavonoid containing compounds such as catechins, quercetin and kaempferol helps in keeping our lungs healthy.
Here are a few foods that you can add to your diet to cleanse your lungs:
1. Garlic
Garlic contains a good amount of allicin and therefore confers several inflammatory properties to it. It helps to fight the infections and reduce inflammation.
Studies show that people who eat raw garlic atleast twice a week are at a decreased risk (44%) of being diagnosed with lung 2. Ginger
Ginger is a rich source of several chemical compounds that help the lungs to function effectively. It helps to eliminate the air pollutants from the air passages and improves the blood circulation.
Studies have been conducted to prove the efficacy of ginger in cleansing the lungs. It has been found that people who drink ginger tea everyday have healthy lungs.
3. Apples
Apples are rich in flavonoids and vitamins that may help to maintain a healthy respiratory system. Flavonoids help to counteract the DNA damaging effects of to***co smoking.
High in fiber, low in calorie, it is a rich source of quercetin (a flavonoid) that help to cleanse the lungs.
4. Berries
Berries such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are a rich source of antioxidants and plant pigments such as catechins. Studies suggest that consuming berries help to avert the occurrence of infections and cancers such as lung cancer.
5. Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables serve as a rich source of lignans (a subcategory of phytoestrogens). They help to cleanse the lungs by removing the accumulated toxins.
These include cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts.
So, go ahead and add these nutritionally rich foods to your daily diet and help your lungs breathe easy.
Eat Healthy, Stay Happy with RANAUX !!!!!!
