Red wine, red wine, red wine. Yes, we are all so impressed by red wine and its reported ability to reduce one's chance of heart disease. In fact, I did a post a few days ago about the potent defense against heart trouble that is red wine. But, what if you're not a drinker? Let's say, for example, you're in a position where even having one drink is not a good idea for you. Does this mean that you will forever remain bereft of the heart healthy benefits of red wine? According to an article in the American Journal of Clincal Nutrition, this isn't the case at all.

Besides grape juice, the obvious non-alcoholic alternative to red wine, you can also source some serious flanonoids from apples and pears. After examining what more than 34,000 women ate over a 20 year span and the diseases they developed, researchers found that women that ate apples and pears regluarly had the lowest risk of death from heart conditions.

The high levels of the anti-inflammatory flavonoids found in these fruits help prevent clots from forming, working to ensure proper blood vessel function. For more info. on what fruits and vegetables you should be eating, go to www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.com for a complete run-down.