Most of us know that air pollution is harmful to our health, especially our lungs. But new research suggests that eating plenty of fruit may help soften some of those harmful effects—at least for women. Kaewsri explained that more than 90% of people worldwide breathe air that exceeds safe pollution levels set by the World Health Organization. Kaewsri believes antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in fruit may help counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation triggered by air pollution. However, she emphasized that improving diet should not replace strong government action to reduce air pollution, since there are no safe levels of exposure.