The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Dementia: eating plenty of apples, berries and tea linked to lower risk – new research

We are often advised to eat more fruit and vegetables, and for good reason. Many of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables are responsible for numerous health benefits, in particular preventing a wide range of diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. New research now suggests that diets high in flavonoids, a group of compounds found in foods such as citrus fruit, berries, apples, legumes, tea and red wine, can lower your risk of dementia.

Reach for an apple and read the study here

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