WHAT IS MYRICETIN? Myricetin is one of the many flavonols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). It is also a powerful antioxidant (a substance which protects the body's cells from oxygen related damage) that has been linked with brain and heart health. In this article I will be looking at myricetin in more detail. WHEN WAS MYRICETIN DISCOVERED? Myricetin was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian … [Read more...]
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Kaempferol Explained
WHAT IS KAEMPFEROL? Kaempferol is one of the many flavonols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). It is an antioxidant (a substance which protects the body's cells from oxygen related damage) and has strong links with cancer prevention. In this article I will be discussing kaempferol in greater detail. WHEN WAS KAEMPFEROL DISCOVERED? Kaempferol was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert … [Read more...]
Top 9 iPhone Apps for Fitness Freaks
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Tess Matthews who writes health and fitness articles for Yahoo Health. ----- The iPhone has been in the limelight for both good and bad reasons. But very few people know that this communication device can also be used in the line of fitness. This is mainly because; its mechanism or its working is more advanced than its contemporaries. It can do much more than playing music or placing a call. This is possible due to the dynamic combination of the default application store present in the phone and the powerful operating system. When … [Read more...]
Isorhamnetin Explained
WHAT IS ISORHAMNETIN? Isorhamnetin is one of the many flavonols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). It is an antioxidant (a substance which protects the body's cells from oxygen related damage) that has been linked with cancer and diabetes prevention and may also improve heart health. In this article I will be discussing isorhamnetin in greater detail. WHEN WAS ISORHAMNETIN DISCOVERED? Isorhamnetin … [Read more...]
Gingerol Explained
WHAT IS GINGEROL? Gingerol is one of the many flavonols that can be found in plant based foods and is a key part of fresh ginger. The flavonols are part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). In this article I will be discussing gingerol in greater detail. WHEN WAS GINGEROL DISCOVERED? Awareness of ginger dates back to 4000 B.C. with it being referenced as a cooking spice in the sacred Hindu text; “Mahabharata”. However, the exact discovery date and the … [Read more...]
The Monophenols Explained
WHAT ARE MONOPHENOLS? The monophenols are part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). Monophenols are not stored by the human body and they have no recommended daily allowance (RDA) but regular consumption is believed to promote optimal health. They are mainly found in herbs and act in a protective, soothing way in the body. In this article I will be discussing 4 of the main monophenols in greater detail. 1) APIOL (ALSO KNOWN AS PARSLEY APIOL, APIOLE OR … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – February 2011
Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - February 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 - February 2011 <<< … [Read more...]
14 Negative Symptoms Of Dietary Fat Deficiency
Despite being vilified for many years, dietary fats are one of the 3 main nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Their numerous health benefits include controlling blood levels of cholesterol and glucose, preventing the development of cancer, reducing your heart disease risk and supporting your vital organs (including your brain, your heart, your liver and your lungs). However, due to the popularity of low fat diets and the untrue assertion that dietary fat is automatically stored as body fat, many people choose to eliminate this macronutrient from their diet. Doing this can … [Read more...]
Natural Acne Prevention Tips
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Liza Steven who is an expert on acne and skin health. She has had her work published on various websites including Quick Acne Remedy. ----- A majority of people get natural acne at some point in their lives; this can be a result of hormonal shifts especially during adolescence or something passed on through the genes. Other factors might include unhealthy hygiene and lifestyle. The best way to solve the problem is to find ways to prevent natural acne rather than finding short cut treatments that do not show improvement in the long … [Read more...]
Para-Amino Benzoic Acid (PABA / Vitamin Bx) Explained
WHAT IS PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID? Para-aminobenzoic acid (also known as PABA or vitamin Bx) is an unofficial water soluble, B complex vitamin. Para-aminobenzoic acid is not considered a true vitamin because it is part of vitamin B9 and can be produced in the body by intestinal bacteria. However, it is a powerful antioxidant (substances that protect the body from oxygen related damage) and also keeps the skin and hair healthy. In this article I will be looking at para-aminobenzoic acid in greater detail. WHEN WAS PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID DISCOVERED? Para-aminobenzoic acid was discovered … [Read more...]