Consumption of vegetables protects against asthma

Vegetables is healthy. But can it may also prevent asthma? An American study provides instructions. Especially for children a high vegetable consumption is sensible.

American doctors have examine how the consumption of vegetables on the risk of developing asthma affects. 476 children from 11 to 14 years old were interviewed together with their parents about their dietary habits of the past year. For this purpose, an asthma diagnosis was made by a specialized pediatrician.

The children were asked, among other, how much green, orange and red vegetables taken to be had. However, the consumption of fast food like pizza or french fries, as well as fish or meat were queried. It was found that children who took a lot of vegetables and less fast food to be had a significantly lower risk of developing asthma than others.

Antioxidant protection.

The researchers suggest that the protective effects of vegetables on the high levels of antioxidants, which are present in vegetable based. In particular, vitamin C and E and beta-carotene may be the cause for the protection against asthma be. Already previous studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet consisting of lots of fish, vegetables and legumes, the risk of developing asthma, can reduce.

Children who take a lot of vegetables to be, therefore seem to have a lower risk of developing asthma. The study authors emphasize, however, that the results of the study are not yet clear. The risk of asthma is influenced by many different factors. Therefore there are still more research is needed to support the findings of this study. However, since the consumption of vegetables in general has great health benefits, should – according to the researchers – young people are increasingly motivated to this diet.