WHAT IS EPICATECHIN? Epicatechin 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. WHEN WAS EPICATECHIN DISCOVERED? Epicatechin 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...]
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Catechin Explained
WHAT IS CATECHIN? Catechin 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 discussing catechin in greater detail. WHEN WAS CATECHIN DISCOVERED? Catechin 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...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – April 2011
Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - April 2011 is now online. If you want to download a copy you can do so using the link below... >>> Click Here To Download The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - April 2011 <<< … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Good Home Fitness Training
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from the health enthusiast and martial artist Rahim Samuel aka The Homebody. He runs the highly informative website Homefitness 360 which is a valuable resource for people who want to learn more about training in their own home. ----- Nowadays, with the economy being in the condition that it's in, people have cut back on the gym memberships and taken their fitness routines right into the confines of their homes. Unfortunately, not everybody has access or the resources to a state of the art gym. If that is not an option for you, do not fret … [Read more...]
The Flavones Explained
WHAT ARE THE FLAVONES? The flavones are a group of health boosting nutrients that are found in plant based foods (such as fruits, herbs and vegetables). They fall under 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). The flavones and the other flavonoids were discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi. He initially referred to the flavonoids as vitamin P but it was later discovered that they are not essential to human health and … [Read more...]
Alternative Benefits of Joining a Gym
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from LA Fitness who operate a wide range of gyms in Birmingham. ----- When you ask people to describe what they think of when they think about the gym they will tell you all about feeling sweaty and exhausted, sore leg muscles and a never ending set of stomach crunches which doesn't seem to have any effect. Unfortunately, most people who take the time to visit the gym do so with their eyes closed to the possibilities a gym membership can provide, seeing only the difficulties and hunger pangs they have come to associate with keeping fit. Health and … [Read more...]
Tangeretin Explained
WHAT IS TANGERETIN? Tangeretin is one of the many flavones 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 tangeretin in greater detail. WHEN WAS TANGERETIN DISCOVERED? Tangeretin 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 discovered that … [Read more...]
Use An Indoor Bike Trainer To Stay Fit All Year Round
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Ron Fritzke who is a cycling products reviewer, a former competitve runner and currently directs his competitive efforts towards cycling. ----- It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the best fitness programs combine both good diet and regular exercise. While healthy eating habits can take a seasonal ‘hit’ (think Halloween candy and Christmas sweets), staying diligent with regular exercise can also get to be a problem at certain times of the year. I’m talking about trying to stay in shape through the cold storms of winter. That’s where … [Read more...]
Luteolin Explained
WHAT IS LUTEOLIN? Luteolin is one of the many flavones 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 luteolin in greater detail. WHEN WAS LUTEOLIN DISCOVERED? Luteolin 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 discovered that they are not … [Read more...]
Apigenin Explained
WHAT IS APIGENIN? Apigenin is one of the many flavones 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 apigenin in greater detail. WHEN WAS APIGENIN DISCOVERED? Apigenin 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 discovered that they are not … [Read more...]