Flavonoids are metabolites found in naturally in many fruits and vegetables and plant products including wine and chocolate. There are six different types of flavonoids found in foods that are used by the body in different ways. Check out the graphic below to learn what foods are rich in these healthy compounds.
-Flavanols: have anti-oxidant properties.
-Flavan-3-ols: commonly in all types of tea.
-Flavones: found in foods such as peppers and peppermint.
-Flavanones: known for their anti-inflammatory properties and often found in citrus.
-Isoflavones: mainly found in soy products.
-Anthocyanins: commonly contained in berries.
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