Foods that contain flavonoids like berries, can improve life expectancy for those with Parkinson’s.

Research published last year has shown that certain foods can actually improve our life expectancy. In particular foods that contain flavonoids: natural compounds that are found in richly coloured foods like berries, cocoa, tea, and red wine. This might be due to the fact that flavonoids help our bodies with their anti-inflammatory and toxin fighting properties. The research followed up over 1,200 people who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s during up to 34 years and showed that those who ate more flavonoids had a lower chance of dying than those who did not. So, the bottom line is this: by making a simple dietary change and incorporating a few portions of berries into your week, you may actually improve your chances of living a longer, healthier life with Parkinson's.