Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

A new study reveals that fewer than one in five people consume enough flavanols daily to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, even with regular '5 a day' fruit and vegetable intake. Flavanols, found in foods like blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, and cherries, are linked to heart health benefits. The study suggests that deliberately choosing flavanol-rich foods can enhance the health benefits of the '5 a day' recommendation.

Research indicates that while consuming five portions of fruits and vegetables daily is important, not all are equal in promoting heart health. The study found that fewer than one in five people reach the flavanol intake necessary to reduce heart disease risk, even with regular '5 a day' consumption. Foods rich in flavanols, such as blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, and cherries, are recommended to enhance heart health benefits.

A major research study involving scientists from the University of Reading, Harvard Medical School, the University of California Davis, and Mars, Inc., found that fewer than one in five people reached the flavanol intake that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, even including those who regularly ate five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The research suggests that deliberately choosing flavanol-rich foods can enhance the health benefits of the '5 a day' recommendation.

A study suggests that consuming specific types of fresh food each day—such as blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, and cherries, along with green tea—can help maintain heart health. The research indicates that not all five-a-day portions are equal, and many people may not be getting enough flavanols, important nutrients linked to heart health, even with regular fruit and vegetable intake.

A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet. Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables. Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Not all fruits and vegetables are equal. Some have higher levels of flavanols than others.

A study suggests that consuming specific fruits and vegetables rich in flavanols, such as blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans, and cherries, can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. Despite regularly eating five portions of fruit and vegetables, fewer than one in five people reach the recommended flavanol intake.

New research suggests that for heart health, the specific fruits and vegetables chosen are more important than the quantity consumed. Flavanols, found in certain foods, play a significant role in supporting heart health.

A study identifies specific fruits and vegetables rich in flavanols that are most effective in supporting heart health, emphasizing the importance of targeted dietary choices.

Research suggests that incorporating certain fruits and green tea into the daily diet can enhance flavanol intake, thereby promoting heart health.