Flavonoids in Fruit Aid Weight Control

Flavonoids found in apples, pears, onions, and other fruits and vegetables improve weight control, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers monitored weight and intake for seven different types of flavonoids in 124,086 participants from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, the Nurses' Health Study, or the Nurses' Health Study II. Those who consumed the most flavonoids from berries, citrus fruits, and peppers were more likely to maintain their weight when compared to those who consumed the least. These findings led credence to dietary interventions and daily fruit and vegetable intake as effective methods for obesity prevention.