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Food & Function
Coverage of Food & Function in the Nexus archive.
- Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds
A study suggests that adhering to the 'five a day' fruit and vegetable guideline may not provide sufficient flavanols—plant compounds linked to cardiovascular benefits. Researchers found that fewer than 25% of adults meeting dietary guidelines achieved the 500mg daily flavanol intake associated with reduced heart disease mortality.