Air pollution: 7 drinks to cleanse your lungs                    
                    
                    
                 
            
        
        
                        
                                            
                            
                        
                    
                    
                        
                                                            
                                    
                                        Green tea                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Green tea is rich in antioxidants, including catechins, which have been shown to protect the lungs from damage caused by air pollution.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Turmeric milk                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice that can help to reduce lung inflammation caused by air pollution. Mixing turmeric powder with warm milk is a popular way to consume it.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Ginger tea                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help to clear the lungs and improve respiratory function.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Beet juice                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Beets are a good source of nitrates, which can convert to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide can help to relax the airways and improve lung function.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Carrot juice                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy lung tissue.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Citrus juices                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Citrus juices, such as orange, lemon, and grapefruit juice, are a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect the lungs from damage.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Water                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        Drinking plenty of water is essential for overall health and can also help to flush out toxins from the body, including those from air pollution.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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                                        Precautions                                    
                                
                            
                                                            
                                    
                                        In addition to drinking these cleansing drinks, there are other things you can do to protect your lungs from air pollution, such as: avoid smoking, wear a mask when air pollution levels are high, keep your home well-ventilated, avoid spending time outdoors when air pollution levels are high.                                    
                            
                         
                    
                    
                        
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