Did you know, adding apples, oranges and strawberries to your daily diet can help prevent cognitive decline?
A recent study published in Neurology, a medical journal from the American Academy of Neurology, found that adults who consume at least half a serving of foods high in flavonoids each day, such as apples, oranges, peppers and strawberries, along with some spices rich in flavonoids, are associated with a 20% lower risk of cognitive deterioration. According to Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, of Harvard University, flavonoids are powerhouses in preventing cognitive deterioration. His study shows that people who ate the most flavonoids (appx. 600 mgs) per day reported 20% lower cognitive deterioration than those who consumed only 150 mg per day. A flavonoid-rich diet can also protect your body against cancer and heart disease.
Here is a list of foods rich in flavonoids that you can include in your diet for optimal health.
white tea
green tea
purple and red grapes
blueberries
cocoa and chocolate products
parsley
celery
chamomile
peppermint
lemons
limes
grapefruit
cranberries
cherries
raspberries
blackberries
apples
oranges
strawberries
oregano
saffron
dill
fennel
Check out the recipe below!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped.
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the chopped strawberries in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Combine the strawberry puree, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour the mixture into Popsicle molds.
- Insert Popsicle sticks into each mold, ensuring they are upright and secure.
- Place the molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until fully solidified.
- Once the popsicles are frozen, remove them from the molds by briefly running them under warm water. This will help release the popsicles.
- Enjoy your homemade strawberry yogurt popsicles immediately, or store them in a sealed container or plastic bag in the freezer for later.
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