Tag: Apples

By Elite Reporter Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to a new study. Researchers from ECU's School of Medical and Health Sciences analysed data from the Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048  people over 23 years. They found that people who habitually consumed moderate to high amounts of foods rich in flavonoids, compounds found in plant-based foods and drinks, were less likely to die from cancer or heart disease. No quick fix for poor habits The researchers noted that while the study found a lower risk of death in those who ate flavonoid-rich foods, the protective effect appeared to be strongest for those at high risk of c...