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A DIET rich in flavonols can help to prevent memory loss.
Best of all, they are present in the fruit, veg etables and other products that are near at hand here in Spain, es pecially now.
The results of a study by US researchers published in the PNAS science journal found that over60s who already con sumed sufficient flavanols saw no benefit by adding more to their diet.
In contrast, those with flavonol deficits recorded memory improvement at an average of 16 per cent in a year, investigators found.
Strawberries, which are abundant and cheap at present, are an excellent source, together with other berries like the blueberries and raspberries which we can buy year
Flavonols don’t stop there and are present less abundant and more expensive this season peaches, blackcurrants, grapes, apples and citrus fruit.
STRAWBERRIES: Their flavonols help to provent memory loss.
They are there too in leafy green vegetables and peppers as well as dark choco
