Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
A new study suggests that heart health depends more on specific nutrient intake, such as flavanols, than simply eating any five portions of fruit and vegetables. Researchers recommend consuming foods like blueberries, blackberries, and green tea to improve circulation and reduce inflammation.
Why it matters
This research challenges current dietary guidelines and suggests that nutritional advice needs to become more specific to effectively combat heart disease.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 8 June 2026, 09:00 BST Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests.
The article reports on scientific findings neutrally, citing both the researchers and the cautious perspective of other experts.
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