A flavanoid is a natural antioxidant which helps to maintain the body's health and to protect it against disease. Flavanoids basically protect the membranes of each cell from being damaged and have a useful role to play in preventing hardening and furring up of the arteries.
Over 20,000 flavanoids are known to exist and they are contained in almost every fruit and vegetable. This is why people who have heart disease or who have had a heart attack are supposed to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Flavanoids are found in very high levels in apples, onions and tea. Green Tea (and White tea) have both been found to contain exceptional amounts of flavanoids, hence why they are reputed to have health promotional properties. Tomatoes are also a particularly rich source of flavanoids and recent studies have suggested that for optimum effect the tomatoes should be cooked.
Over 20,000 flavanoids are known to exist and they are contained in almost every fruit and vegetable. This is why people who have heart disease or who have had a heart attack are supposed to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Flavanoids are found in very high levels in apples, onions and tea. Green Tea (and White tea) have both been found to contain exceptional amounts of flavanoids, hence why they are reputed to have health promotional properties. Tomatoes are also a particularly rich source of flavanoids and recent studies have suggested that for optimum effect the tomatoes should be cooked.
