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The deep chocolate bite of dark cocoa. The finish of your favorite Pinot Noir. The astringency of your cup of green tea. All three have something in common: flavonoids.
This health benefits of these vital plant compounds have been the subject of extensive studies. The results? The majority of studies show a significant inverse association between flavonoid consumption and the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
There are many ways flavonoids work their magic. They:
- Halt the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol
- Reduce the potential for a dangerous blood clot
- Improve the function of red blood cells
- Help reduce inflammation
So don’t shy away from potent flavors. In general, the stronger the flavor, the more flavonoids a food contains and the more protection it offers.
Flavonoids are found in high concentrations in cocoa, red wine and tea. So opt for divine dark chocolate, full-bodied organic wine, aromatic green teas to reap the benefits of flavonoids. Or course, we recommend Chocolate Bliss Cake, with more than two tablespoons of flavonoid-rich, organic cocoa in every serving.
Introducing the Best Tasting, Healthiest Chocolate Cake Ever Baked!
Wellness Bakeries has created the most luxuriously delicious, dark chocolate cake that (serving for serving) provides more fiber than a bowl of bran flakes, more protein than a scrambled egg, more antioxidants than six cups of blueberries, less sugar than a sliver of an apple and fewer calories than a serving of yogurt!
But what you’ll really fall in love with is the taste. Read our Letter to Dessert Lovers to learn more and try a slice for yourself!
References:
- Maron DJ. Flavonoids for reduction of atherosclerotic risk. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2004 Jan;6(1):73-8.Knekt P, Kumpulainen J, Jarvinen R, Rissanen H, Heliovaara M, Reunanen A, Hakulinen T, Aromaa A. Flavonoid intake and risk of chronic diseases. Am J Clin Nutr 2002 Sep