By Dr Deepu
According to a study published in Thorax, “each additional daily serving of fruits and vegetables that smokers and former smokers eat is associated with a 4 to 8% lower risk of their developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” The Times says the study “looked at more than 44,000 Swedish men, ages 45 to 79, who completed detailed health and dietary questionnaires.” The study found that “men who ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day were 35% less likely to develop lung disease than those who ate two servings or less.” Meanwhile, the study found no benefit for nonsmokers.
According to a study published in Thorax, “each additional daily serving of fruits and vegetables that smokers and former smokers eat is associated with a 4 to 8% lower risk of their developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” The Times says the study “looked at more than 44,000 Swedish men, ages 45 to 79, who completed detailed health and dietary questionnaires.” The study found that “men who ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day were 35% less likely to develop lung disease than those who ate two servings or less.” Meanwhile, the study found no benefit for nonsmokers.