Flavonoids are bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in large amounts in some foods.
Where to find flavonoids
Flavonoids are found in varying amounts in fruits, vegetables, vegetables and also in coffee and tea.
Foods rich in Flavonoids
Some foods rich in flavonoids can be:
- nuts in general,
- especially green tea teas,
- Red wine,
- grape,
- açaí,
- Orange juice,
- onions,
- tomatoes,
- bitter chocolate.
Recent studies have shown that daily consumption of flavonoids can prevent diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. The ideal is to ingest 31 mg of flavonoids per day.
By being considered an antioxidant substance consumption of foods rich in flavonoids helps to decrease the evil action of free radicals preventing diseases and aging.
