Foods high in substances called flavonoids decrease risk for cardiovascular disease, researchers say.  The researchers followed 34,489 women for 16 years.  They filled out food-frequency questionnaires during that time.  The following flavonoid-rich food sources were found to be the most protective against cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease, and total mortality:

• Bran—reduced stroke and cardiovascular disease.
• Apples, pears, and red wine all reduced coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.  Remember that red wine is a rich source of resveratrol—natures most potent source of this compound is Hu Zhang, which is available as an organic extract in a product called Zyflamend in my web store.
• Grapefruit reduced coronary heart disease.
• Strawberries and chocolate both decreased cardiovascular disease.

I don’t know about you, but I’m having strawberry-chocolate fondue tonight!

Read the research.