Green Tea Beats Apples for Heart Health | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

New research reveals that not all fruits and veggies are equal when it comes to health benefits—some drinks actually pack more flavanols, the key nutrients for fighting inflammation and heart disease. Despite hitting the “five-a-day” goal, most people still fall short of the daily 500mg flavanol target. Green tea tops the list, outperforming apples and berries, with plums, cranberries, and blackberries rounding out the top three. Green tea may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and detoxify your body—but its caffeine means skip it before bed. For true health gains, rethink your diet: green…