An international study of 50,000 radomly selected children living in 20 countries has revealed that the consumption of fresh fruit, fruit juice, and cooked green vegetables three or more times per week, as well as fish may significantly lower the prevalence of wheezing. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables have protective effects on the immune system. More research is needed to determine if this benefit is due to related lifestyle factors as well.
PostiiveTip: Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables just makes good sense in a healthy lifestyle.