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Archives for May 2011
Pelargonidin Explained
WHAT IS PELARGONIDIN? Pelargonidin is one of the many anthocyanins that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health). In this article I will be discussing pelargonidin in greater detail. WHEN WAS PELARGONIDIN DISCOVERED? Pelargonidin was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi as part of the flavonoid family. He initially referred to the flavonoids as vitamin P but it was later … [Read more...]
The Flavan-3-ols Explained
WHAT ARE THE FLAVAN-3-OLS? The flavan-3-ols (also known as catechins or flavanols) are a group of health boosting nutrients that are mainly found in cocoa beans and tea but can also be sourced from other plant based products. They were discovered and isolated in 1929 by Dr Michiyo Tusjimura at the institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan and make up part of the flavonoid group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). Although the flavan-3-ols are not … [Read more...]
Thearubigins Explained
WHAT ARE THEARUBIGINS? Thearubigins are one of the many flavan-3-ols that can be found in black tea and are part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health). In this article I will be providing a full overview of thearubigins. WHEN WERE THEARUBIGINS DISCOVERED? Theaurubigins and the other flavan-3-ols were first discovered and isolated in 1929 at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan by Dr Michiyo Tsujimura. HOW DOES YOUR BODY USE … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Great Weight Loss Motivation
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Stefan Edlund. On his website Stefan offers visitors a free report on How To Lose Weight Fast. ----- You have decided that you are going to lose weight, you have found a great training program and diet to follow, and you feel motivated and ready. So the first week goes fine and you follow your program. Then the next week comes along, and you maybe start to miss a few of your exercise routines, and start to cheat on your diet. And then the third week comes, and you have lost all your motivation for training and eating right, and … [Read more...]
Theaflavin (TF) Explained
WHAT IS THEAFLAVIN? Theaflavin (also known as TF) is one of the many flavan-3-ols that can be found in black tea and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health). In this article I will be providing a full overview of theaflavin. WHEN WAS THEAFLAVIN DISCOVERED? Theaflavin and the other flavan-3-ols were first discovered and isolated in 1929 at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan by Dr Michiyo Tsujimura. HOW DOES YOUR BODY USE … [Read more...]
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG / Epicatechin-3-Gallate) Explained
WHAT IS EPICATECHIN GALLATE? Epicatechin gallate (also known as ECG or epicatechin-3-gallate) is one of the many flavan-3-ols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health). In this article I will be providing a full overview of epicatechin gallate. WHEN WAS EPICATECHIN GALLATE DISCOVERED? Epicatechin gallate and the other flavan-3-ols were first discovered and isolated in 1929 at the Institute of Physical … [Read more...]
Get 3 Months Free With HealtheMe
Hello everyone. I hope you are having a good weekend. Today I have a fantastic offer to kick start the new week with - a 3 month free trial with HealtheMe which normally retails at $49. What is HealtheMe? HEALTHeME started as a physician directed weight loss program and is now available to anyone who wants to lose weight. HEALTHeME automatically stays in contact with you and gives you frequent tips via short, simple text messages. HEALTHeME tracks your diet and exercise progress whilst also learning about your weight loss goals and helps you break down personal barriers as you … [Read more...]
Top 9 Pre-Workout Foods
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Lisa Shoreland - a resident blogger at GoCollege which is an excellent online guide for students. ----- Whether you’re the type of person who works out two to three times a day, or if you’re a working Mom hoping to sneak in a quick fitness routine before or after work, what you eat before you exercise ultimately determines the quality of your workout. Some experts believe that protein is the “ultimate pre-workout fuel food,” while others believe it is carbohydrates; because of this it is important to experiment and find out which foods … [Read more...]
Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG / Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate) Explained
WHAT IS EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE? Epigallocatechin gallate (also known as EGCG or epigallocatechin-3-gallate) is one of the many flavan-3-ols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health). In this article I will be providing a full overview of epigallocatechin gallate. WHEN WAS EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE DISCOVERED? Epigallocatechin gallate and the other flavan-3-ols were first discovered and isolated in 1929 … [Read more...]