Why Counting Your 5-A-Day Is Missing The Point (And The Micronutrient You Actually Need)

Just as we had gotten used to the idea of eating our five-a-day, new research has revealed that, actually, these five a day need to contain a specific micronutrient to be truly effective. 

Now, of course, all fruit and vegetables are good for you and there is no reason to cut any out. However, according to the study, undertaken by scientists from Harvard University and the University of Reading, found that many of us aren’t getting the recommended amount of flavanols that we need every day.

Eek.

Hang on a minute, what are flavanols?

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