The Air Quality Is So Bad! PM2.5 Harms From Head To Toe "anti-air Pollution" Must Eat 6 Foods

Recently, the air quality in the western half of Taiwan has been poor. Some people in Taipei City took amazing photos and shouted, "I can't see the 101 building!" Do you know how much dirty air you breathe every day? In the face of the terrible PM2.5, nutritionists have disclosed 6 major helpers to help you fight against air pollution.

The harm of PM2.5 is all over the body

Nutritionist Gao Minmin shared in a post on the powder special, in terms of normal breathing volume, everyone inhales more than 10,000 liters of air a day, which is equivalent to the size of 80 bathtubs! She further pointed out that PM2.5 can cause many health crises, including obesity, diabetes, itchy eyes, aggravating allergic symptoms, harming the respiratory tract, cardiovascular sclerosis, and affecting brain development.

To stay away from the threat of air pollution, Gao Minmin suggested that it is best to avoid staying outdoors for a long time and wear a mask to isolate the dirty air. In addition, she also shared 6 representative foods that help fight air pollution:

1. High-quality oils

Good oils can help reduce inflammation. For example, salmon and nuts contain high-quality oils. It is recommended to use olive oil when cooking.

2. High-C fruits

Fruits rich in vitamin C that help fight against PM2.5, such as guava, kiwi, citrus, cherries, etc.

3. Cruciferous vegetables

Cruciferous foods are rich in sulforaphane and have antioxidant and anti-cancer effects, such as cauliflower, broccoli, white radish, cabbage, etc. .

4. β-carotene

β-carotene helps to improve the resistance of the upper respiratory tract. You can usually get rich β-carotene in carrots, pumpkins and papayas.

5. Lycopene

Lycopene can help repair damaged cells and can be taken from both large and small tomatoes.

6. Vitamin E

Vitamin E can protect the lipids on the cell membrane from being oxidized. It is recommended to eat avocados, sesame seeds, soybeans, and grains.

◎ This article is from / Gao Minmin, nutritionist ◎ Image source/Provided by Dazhi Image/shutterstock