Food Preference List

Fruit and Vegetable Shopping List

Aging and being diagnosed with diabetes or high blood pressure are two reasons to change your food preferences. This is a time to switch to healthier foods. Fruits and vegetables are some of the best choices for healthy foods. Meals that contain a variety of vegetables provide vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy body.  But we are creatures of habit. We have a tendency to eat the same foods. Now would be a great time to change your food preferences. Here is a list to get you started.

Why choose new food preferences

There was a study done that showed people who ate more flavonoid-rich foods and beverages developed lower blood pressure. The flavanoid food group was compared to a group that did not eat flavonoid foods.

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What are flavonoids?

Flavonoids are a group of plant cells that provide health benefits that work on the cell level. They help build healthy cells and fight to prevent cell damage. Cell damage that is not addressed can cause chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and dementia. Cell damage can lead to certain cancers. Flavonoids are powerful – think of food as medicine.

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