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As the pollution levels go up around us, we tend to use multiple strategies to avoid the health impacts from wearing masks to installing air purifiers. While most of these techniques limit our exposure to harmful pollutants, we still breathe in a substantial amount of contaminants. These foreign particles cause a wide range of health complications to our bodies, from breathing discomfort to bronchitis to strokes to heart failure.

So, how can we ensure that our bodies fight these contaminants and keep us healthy? Experts say the best way is to eat well. The Weather Channel brings you some tips to include pollution-fighting food in your diet.

The most critical elements to include in your diet are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They are bodys first line of defence in the battle against air pollution. Exposure to high levels of air pollution generates substantial free radicals in and around you. Research suggests that these radicals play a role in heart disease, cancer, respiratory ailments, and even early ageing. Vitamin C and E can protect your cells from damage caused by air pollution.

Eat fruits like lemon, kiwi, guava, orange, tomato and green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, and broccoli to stock up essential Vitamin C. The level of fat-soluble, immunity-boosting antioxidant Vitamin E can be enhanced by cooking food in sunflower, safflower and rice bran oil. You can also choose to eat almonds and sunflower seeds and include spices like oregano, basil, and parsley in your diet for more Vitamin E.

Omega 3 also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases caused by air pollution. Flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, milk and eggs are a great source of these fatty acids. Seafood can also be a good source, especially cold-water fatty fish, such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, herring, and sardines.

Beta carotenethe source of vibrant colour in many vegetables like carrotscan also be a vital addition to your diet to clean-up free radicals. It gets converted into Vitamin A in our body and carrots, sweet potatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and dark leafy greens, such as kale and spinach can be a good source. The good news is that all these vegetables can be consumed at once in a delicious salad.

The most important thing to remember is to stay hydrated. Drinking sufficient water increases oxygen supply in the body and protects you from many ill-effects of pollution. So, before you step out this pollution season, remember to drink more water.

For more such videos and tips to fight pollution, keep checking The Weather Channel!

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