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Experts say the anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoid-rich foods, such as apples, may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Getty Images
People who ate more flavonoid-rich foods were less likely to die of cancer and heart disease than those who ate fewer such foods, according to a new report published in the journalThe protective effects of flavonoids are particularly strong for people who heavily use alcohol or smoke, according to the study led by researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia.
No added protection against heart disease or all-cause mortality was observed for nonsmokers and moderate drinkers who consumed a higher level of flavonoids. “This is easily achievable through the diet. One cup of tea, one apple, one orange, 100 grams of blueberries, and 100 grams of broccoli would provide a wide range of flavonoid compounds and over 500 mg of total flavonoids,” she said.More than 6,000 compounds found in plant-based foods have been identified as flavonoids.
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