Eating three apples a day slows down the natural aging of the lungs and repairs damage caused by smoking, a study concludes.
Researchers found the same life-extending benefits are achieved from consuming two tomatoes each day.
However, the protective effects stems only from fresh varieties – meaning canned or processed tomatoes and apples don’t work.
Natural decline in lung function over 10 years was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and fruits, especially apples.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health scientists concluded the benefits are derived from two tomatoes or three fruits each day.
