Fruit, vegetable intake cuts upper respiratory tract infection risk in pregnant women

Eating nutritious foods, especially fruits and vegetables, could reduce pregnant women’s risk of developing an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), according to a new study. Researchers Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that consumption of at least seven servings per day of fruits and vegetables moderately reduced the risk of developing URTI in expectant mothers. URTIs include the common cold and sinus infections, which can lead to lower respiratory problems, such