polyphenols

Super Health Starts Here You've heard about the impressive health benefits of polyphenols, but what are they exactly and where do you get them? Info here. For a long time, dietitians told us we needed 4 to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to stay healthy. Then, a couple of years later...

This new nutritional kid on the block could soon prove to rival curcumin in its broad range of effects. We know through written historical accounts that ancient people and not-so-ancient peoples often used plants and herbs to treat sickness. Through years of trial and error, they were able to...

Polyphenol Pills and Powders Are veggie pills and plant powders worth taking? Here's what you need to know about them and their purported polyphenol powers. Other than the exorbitant price, I’ve got no real beef with Balance of Nature’s fruit and vegetable supplements. Nah, it’s their...

A specific type of berry may help you to halt the creation of fat cells and get rid of the fat you already have. Here's the science. BLUEBERRIES GOOD, WILD BLUEBERRIES BETTER Blueberries are healthy. We know this. They're a great source of phytochemicals called polyphenols, which is one of...

When it comes to veggies, it's very important to break down and soften the exterior wall prior to eating them. With leafy greens and broccoli, make sure you cut, dice, or shred them and let them sit for 10 minutes. When plants are damaged, they release polyphenols to prevent further damage to...

Polyphenol Pills and Powders Balance of Nature Can Stick It Other than the exorbitant price, I’ve got no real beef with Balance of Nature’s fruit and vegetable supplements. Nah, it’s their commercials that make me want to chuck an organic muskmelon at the screen of my 75-inch Samsung. You’ve...

Better Erections, Better Health Sexual Health: The Boner Study Researchers published the results of a study that monitored over 50,000 men for 30 years. The men were periodically asked about their ability to achieve and maintain an erection, tracking back to 1986. This data was compared to...

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest towards the beneficial health properties of chocolate (specifically dark chocolate and cocoa). The benefits are rather numerous actually, ranging from enhanced glucose metabolism, increased fatty acid oxidation, decreased cortisol levels...

Red wine in moderation may protect gut health New research suggests that drinking red wine in moderation improves the bacterial diversity in our guts and may protect our overall health. A moderate intake of red wine may protect the health of our guts. Many scientific studies have looked into...

Tip: Eat a Chocolate Bar a Day Eating the right kind of chocolate bars can improve your health in a number of ways. It can even build muscle. Here's what you need to know. by TC Luoma | Yesterday Eat-a-chocolate-bar-a-day Tags: Nutrition & Supplements Super Health About 10 or 15 years ago...