Fewer than one in five people consume enough flavanols each day to help reduce their cardiovascular disease risk, even if they are following the '5 a day' recommendation for fruits and vegetable consumption, a study has found.
Flavanols are a type of plant compound that can offer several health benefits.
Past studies show that flavanols may help protect the body against heart disease and certain cancers, and improve cognitive function.
A new study found that fewer than one... [6482 chars]