We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, ...

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A recent meta-analysis connects flavan-3-ols found in common foods, such as tea and dark chocolate, to reduced blood pressure levels. Flavan-3-ols, a type of flavonoid found in foods like tea, dark ...

There are many ways to lower blood pressure naturally that can be helpful for people living with high blood pressure or trying to avoid it. Tweaking what you eat and drink, such as sipping tea that ...

There are many ways to lower blood pressure naturally that can be helpful for people living with high blood pressure or trying to avoid it. Tweaking what you eat and drink, such as sipping tea that ...

Blood pressure is an important indicator of overall health. Yet nearly half of the U.S. population is living with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Eating certain foods can help lower ...

We’re constantly told to “eat healthy” – but what does that actually mean? Even doctors sometimes struggle to offer clear, practical advice on which specific foods support health, why they work and ...

Healthy blood pressure acts as a silent guardian of heart health. But high blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when blood flow pushes against vessels too forcefully. Picture blood ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than green tea. Chocolate ...