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
Hi there, I’m Christine! Welcome to Real Yummies with Chris. I am currently living in Southern California with my husband. I am a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Art Therapist, and Hypnotherapist. I enjoy REAL food… avoid processed and refined foods, and am a “conscientious omnivore” that believes in balanced eating. While many pervasive generalizations surround nutrition and well-being, I think eating and health should be approached with the individual in mind. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution to health and well-being. Real Yummies with Chris is a community of individuals with various dietary needs (including intolerances and allergies) looking to feel good, trust their bodies, and tune into their inner wisdom.