They may sound like something from a Star Wars movie however, flavonoids are in fact a powerful force when it comes to health protection.
A class of polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids are found in abundance in plant-derived foods and beverages such as fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate, tea, and red wine.
The good news is, you only need to consume a modest daily level of flavonoids to cut your risk of cancer, a recent study has shown.
This study involved over fifty-five thousand people and it showed a daily target of 500mg of flavonoids was easy to achieve.
Just one cup of tea, an apple, 100mg of blueberries, a slice or two of pumpkin (or other orange plant food) and 100mg of broccoli will do the trick!
However, the associated benefits where only detected in non-smokers and low-to moderate alcohol drinkers.
May the flavonoids be with you!
Dr Paul Cribb is an award-winning Scientist and creator of the Metabolic Nutrition Coaching Systems the first ever science-based, research-proven, nationally accredited coaching program. More at mp-body.com
Source: Nature Communications, 10, Article number: 3651 (2019)