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Think you're eating healthy? You may be missing this heart-protecting nutrient

Recent research indicates that consuming five daily servings of produce may not be sufficient for heart health if flavanols are missing. These compounds are linked to reduced cardiovascular death risk. Specific foods like green tea and certain berries can increase intake.

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New data identifies flavanols as a critical nutrient missing from many healthy diets.

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  1. Flavanols Identified as Key Missing Nutrient for Heart Protection

    Recent research indicates that consuming five daily servings of produce may not be sufficient for heart health if flavanols are missing. These compounds are linked to reduced cardiovascular death risk. Specific foods like green tea and certain berries can increase intake.

    What's confirmed:

    • Flavanols are a group of compounds linked to better heart health.
    • Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily may not be enough if the diet lacks foods rich in flavanols.
    • Foods that can increase flavanol intake include green tea, apples, plums, blackberries, cherries, and broad beans.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Fewer than 20% of people get enough flavanols.
    • A handful of berries a day could help cut heart disease risk according to a Queen's study.
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