A new study reveals what drinking tea and eating dark chocolate and berries did for a group of more than 120,000 people.

Those foods, as well as fruits like grapes, apples, oranges, and beverages like red wine, all contain flavonoids, which are compounds found in many plant products. Flavonoids can “help your body function more efficiently while protecting it against everyday toxins and stressors,” per Healthline . The study’s authors said those who consumed a diverse range of foods containing flavonoids (such as berries, grapes and dark chocolate) “could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer,” in a news release . The study has been peer-reviewed.

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In the study, which was recently published in the journal Na

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