Study identifies specific flavanol-rich foods most beneficial for heart health
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Michelle Roberts
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Summary
A new study suggests that not all fruits and vegetables are equally beneficial for heart health. Researchers found that specific foods rich in flavanols—such as blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, cherries, and green tea—are particularly effective at supporting cardiovascular health. The study of 30,000 people in the US and UK indicates that even those who eat five portions of fruit and vegetables daily may not be getting enough flavanols if they aren't eating the right types.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNot all five-a-days are equal, researchers claim, meaning people may not be getting enough important nutrients called flavanols in their diets.
Eating blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans and cherries, washed down with green tea, is an ideal way to top them up, they say.
In a study of 30,000 people from the US and UK - even in some who regularly ate five portions of fruit and veg a day - these were often lacking.
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