Smoking is the biggest cause of lung cancer known. The nicotine and tar or cigarettes affects the lungs adversely. The mortality rate of those affected with lung cancer is low. To protect yourself from the harmful effects of cigarettes, some suggestions are mentioned below.

Oranges

The ingredient cryptoxanthin of oranges help in preventing lung cancer.

Ginger tea

Helps in respiration

Purple and white onion

These onions also contain certain compounds which have anti-cancer properties. They inhibit the growth of cancerous cells and hence protect your lungs from infection and disease.

Corn

It contains the compound called beta-cryptoxanthin. This compound makes corn a powerful antioxidant.

Thus, it is recommended that these suggestions be taken seriously in case you cannot control your smoking.

 

Source: Healthy Food Star