Healthy lungs are the key to longevity; 5 foods that can prevent respiratory problems

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However, once our lungs get faulty or dysfunctional, this messes up our respiratory system. Which in turn impacts our ability to breathe in and out.
Every year, September 25 is marked aside to observe World Lung Day. On this date, various non-governmental organisers and healthcare providers come together to spread awareness about the importance of lung health and how chronic lung diseases impact longevity as well as the quality of life.

How We Ruin Our Lungs… Every Day

Like all our vital organs lung degeneration does not occur in a day or two. Decades worth of poor lifestyle choices wreak havoc on the lungs until at last, they begin to falter. Here are a few habits that causes irreversible damage to the lungs:

Smoking

Smoking causes damage to your lungs. Moreover, it also increases the risk of lung disease in non-smokers around you.

Exposure To Pollution

Thanks to the rapid increase in air pollution (an inevitable by-product of urbanisation), even non-smokers have developed lung diseases and pulmonary conditions.

Long Periods Of Inactivity

Believe it or not, a sedentary lifestyle can also cause your lungs to weaken. Daily exercising can improve blood circulation and help the lungs process and absorb oxygen more efficiently.

How To Make Our Lungs Last Longer?

While there’s only so much you can do to limit exposure to air pollution and limit contact with smokers, following the right diet and making good lifestyle choices can go a long way to protect the lungs from oxidative stress and inflammation. Following are some ‘lung friendly’ food items that can add years to your life… by strengthening your lungs!

Apples

This tempting red fruit is also a powerhouse of nutrients! Apple, the apple skin specifically is said to be an