These benefits are believed to have happened due to the naturally
high flavonol content of cacao.
A six - year study found more antioxidant activity and
higher flavonol content in organic onions over conventional.
Not exact matches
One thing to keep in mind is that cacao beans have a
high phytic acid content which is partly removed via processing... so while raw cacao is much
higher in beneficial
flavonols (as detailed below), in its raw form it may inhibit mineral absorption.
Avocados are
high in anti-inflammatory
flavonols such as catechins and procyanidins.
«We found that women who consume foods
high in two sub-groups of powerful substances called flavonoids —
flavonols and flavanones — had a significantly lower risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer.
For example, the levels of
flavonols decreased in Red Baron onions from 2010, the year with the lowest temperatures, but increased in 2011 and 2014 when temperatures were
higher and rainfall was down.
And the
flavonols in organic onions were up to 20 percent
higher than in conventional ones.
Some kinds of chocolate contain
high amounts of
flavonols.
Avocados are
high in anti-inflammatory
flavonols such as catechins and procyanidins.
Cocoa - based products (such as dark and milk chocolate, and cocoa powder) can contain
high levels of
flavonols, which promote antioxidant activity in the lining of blood vessels.
Red cherries are
high in quercetin — part of the
flavonol category of flavonoids.
Dark chocolate also contains
high levels of
flavonols, which are an antioxidant.