Natural Remedies: Apples, Tea Can Protect You Against Cancer
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...
