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Article: Flavonoid-rich diet can help protect your heart: experts advise eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize the health benefits of this natural antioxidant.(NUTRITION)
- Article from:
- Food & Fitness Advisor
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
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Ever wonder why that daily apple is so good for you?
Scientists did, too, and what they've found is that apples aren't just packed with essential fiber and vitamins; they're also rich in flavonoids that can cut your risk of death due to heart problems.
"We have known about these for a long time, but more recently, research has helped us understand how these substances in plants can benefit our health;' says Liz Goldenberg, MPH, RD, CDN, a nutritionist with the Cornell Weight Loss Surgery Program. "They have antioxidant properties which are believed to protect against free radical formation. Free radicals are molecules which damage cell membranes and ...