Turmeric

Turmeric has been used as a spice and a medicinal herb in India for thousands of years. Science has recently started to options claims that turmeric contains chemicals that have therapeutic qualities. Turmeric, particularly its most active compound, curcumin, has a long list of scientifically proven health benefits, including the ability to improve heart health and prevent Alzheimer's and cancer. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Turmeric's major active ingredient, curcumin, may be perfect for lung health. Curcumin intake was associated with enhanced lung function in a study of 2,478 participants. Furthermore, smokers who took the most curcumin had much better lung function than those who consumed the least. In fact, smokers who ate a lot of curcumin had 9.2% better lung function than those who didn't.