Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Summary
A new study suggests that eating specific fruits, vegetables, and green tea that contain nutrients called flavanols may help keep the heart healthy. The study found that many people, even those eating five portions of fruits and vegetables daily, do not get enough flavanols to support heart health.Key Facts
- Flavanols are antioxidants that can help heart health by reducing inflammation and improving blood flow.
- The study involved 30,000 people from the US and UK and measured flavanol intake using urine tests.
- Less than 20% of people consumed the recommended 500mg of flavanols daily.
- Foods high in flavanols include plums, cranberries, blackberries, green tea, broad beans, cherries, apples, strawberries, and blueberries.
- The study was funded partly by Mars Inc, which researches cocoa flavanol supplements.
- Dark chocolate contains more flavanols than milk chocolate but amounts can vary.
- Experts say more research is needed to prove if flavanols reduce actual heart disease risks.
- Flavanol content varies by food type, growing conditions, and food storage or processing.
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