Blueberries

Abundant in antioxidants and phytonutrients, blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. They are anti-inflammatory and can reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.

Blueberries are high in nutrients and have been associated to a variety of health benefits, including the protection and preservation of lung function. Malvidin, cyanidin, peonidin, delphinidin, and petunidin are all anthocyanins found in blueberries. Anthocyanin pigments are potent antioxidants that have been found to protect lung tissue from oxidative. According to a research of 839 veterans, blueberry consumption was related to the slowest rate of reduction in lung function, with 2 or more servings of blueberries per week slowing lung function decline by up to 38% compared to low or no blueberry intake.