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 a half a serving of foods high in flavonoids each day, such as apples, oranges, peppers and strawberries, have a 20% decreased risk of cognitive deterioration. Fruits and vegetables, along with some spices rich in flavonoids, are also associated with a 38% 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
I hope you got some worthwhile information that can help you better manage your health.
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. You can add a bit more milk if it’s too thick. Fill appx. 7 ice pop molds, or use ice cube trays. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
Hi there, I’m Chris! Thanks for visiting Real Yummies with Chris. I am currently living in Southern Californian with my husband and son (in the summer). I am a Board Certified, Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Art Therapist. I enjoy REAL food… avoid processed and refined foods, and I am a “conscientious omnivore” that believes in balanced eating.