What did dear old Mom used to say? Eat your vegetables! And now as an adult you hear the same thing from your doctor and medical providers to support your efforts to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. But what exactly is soooo special about vegetables (and fruits for that matter)? Well, give us all day and we’ll tell you. But if you have a few minutes, we’d like to highlight one of the most special attributes of many fruits and vegetables called flavonoids.