Researchers have observed a positive association between eating more hard fruits such as apples and pulmonary function. A Johns Hopkins study found that diets rich in fresh fruit, especially apples, can slow the natural decline of lung function in former smokers. This food contains fat-soluble antioxidants such as zeaxanthin, lutein, and provitamin A carotenoids, which are known to improve lung health.

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