Abstract: A composition is described suitable for addition to drinks and foods, the continued intake of which contributes to a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease, comprising the following active ingredients: beta glucans, at least one omega-3 fatty acid chosen among eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or triglycerides that contain it, vitamin E and folates; a bakery product and a drink are also described which are nutritionally balanced and which contain the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: A cereal-based food preparation in the form of a bar containing, in percentages by weight based on the total weight of the bar, a quantity of lipids not higher than 18% and a quantity of monosaccharides and disaccharides not higher than 33%, and further containing 0.20-0.40% Vitamin C, 0.10-0.20% Vitamin E and 0.10-0.20% catechins; a regular consumption of such food preparation permits reducing the degenerative phenomena caused by oxidizing agents in the organism; a process is moreover described for the production of the aforesaid food preparation.

Abstract: A drink is described containing, in percentages by weight based on the total weight of the drink, at least 50% of water, 1-15% on dry basis of a product obtained from one or more red fruits, 0.05-0.1% of Vitamin C, 0.01-0.06% of Vitamin E and 0.01-0.05% of catechins. Such drink has good organoleptic characteristics, in particular taste, and a high anti-oxidising power. Also described is a preparation process of said drink.