Think you're eating healthy? You may be missing this heart-protecting nutrient
A new international study suggests that consuming specific flavanol-rich foods like blueberries, blackberries, and green tea is more effective for heart health than general fruit and vegetable intake. Researchers found that most people fail to meet the 500mg daily intake threshold required for cardiovascular benefits.
Why it matters
It challenges conventional dietary advice and highlights the importance of specific nutrient density over general food group consumption.
Adding foods like blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, and cherries to your daily diet, especially when paired with green tea, could be a simple way to support heart health, according to new research.
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