From Realage.com:

Did you know that besides doing wonders for your health, a certain nutrient group might also help keep your pants size down?

It’s true. Flavonoids — those antioxidant-like compounds found in fruits, veggies, chocolate, tea, and wine — seemed to help ward off belly fat in a 14-year study.

Multitasking Flavonoids
Specifically, catechins, flavonols, and flavones — types of flavonoids — may help curb belly bulge by improving the body’s metabolic profile, the researchers noted. So where can you get your fair share? The study participants got most of theirs from pears, apples, tea, chocolate, broad beans, onions, leeks, and sweet peppers. Pretty tasty choices.

Low-Cal Delights
Interestingly, only the women in the study experienced a waistline benefit from flavonoids. But because flavonoid-rich foods like fruits and veggies are often low in calories, they’re still a smart choice for anyone who is weight conscious.

• Lose Extra Weight with 3 Easy Tricks
• 7 Diabetic-Friendly Food Substitutions for Holiday Meals
• 3 New Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate
• Great Looking Skin, Naturally
• Are you eating Green Snacks?
• Tips for Diabetics on Thanksgiving
• Yogurt Lowers High BP
• Wine and Food Pairings for Good Health
• 7 Hints and Tips to Stay Trim
• Ever get stuck in a plateau?

1. David W. Says:
   January 10th, 2010 at 1:24 am

   The website was exactly fantastic! Lots of great information and enthusiasm, both of which we all need!

2. jinnie from food delivery melbourne Says:
   January 14th, 2010 at 7:35 am

   Really great point here all around, staying fit can be really tough these days. We all have busy, stressful lives and fitness is a great way to counter-act life!

3. How Flavonoids Act To Protect Your Organism Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 3:08 am

   [...] Flavonoids Fight F&#1072t | Encourage Health [...]