WHAT IS LYCOPENE? Lycopene is a carotene and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients). Early research indicates that this natural nutrient may be able to protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more. In this article I will be providing you with a full overview of lycopene. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF LYCOPENE? Lycopene was first discovered and isolated in 1910. Its chemical structure was determined 21 years later in 1931. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LYCOPENE? Lycopene is an extremely powerful … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
3 Simple Steps For Avoiding Protein Deficiency
In 1 of my recent posts I said that I was going to start writing more practical articles which should be a lot more useful for visitors to this website. After looking through my website stats last night I noticed that 1 of my most popular articles is on protein deficiency. Based on this I have decided to do a follow up article and provide you with 3 simple steps for avoiding protein deficiency. 1) HAVE PROTEIN WITH YOUR BREAKFAST Most people’s breakfasts contain very little protein. They normally eat carbohydrate heavy foods such as cereal or toast and avoid the protein. If this sounds … [Read more...]
My First Ever Guest Post At Dietriffic
Hi everyone. I am very excited to announce that my first ever guest post has just been published at Dietriffic. It discusses 5 of the impressive benefits of coffee. If like me you have coffee most mornings to give you that extra kick then you should check out this article. That morning cuppa is doing more than just waking you up. It is also boosting your health in multiple ways. Once you have finished reading the article I highly recommend that you check out the rest of Dietriffic. If you are looking for healthy eating and diet tips this really is 1 of the best sites on the Internet. … [Read more...]
Beta Carotene Explained
WHAT IS BETA CAROTENE? Beta carotene is a bright orange carotenoid and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients). It can be found in various vegetables and is used by your body to create vitamin A. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at beta carotene and how it affects the human body. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF BETA CAROTENE? Beta carotene was discovered and isolated by the German chemist Heinrich Wilhelm Ferdinand Wackenroder in 1831. However, the relationship between beta carotene and vitamin A was not … [Read more...]
12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods & Drinks
Cancer fighting foods and drinks are 1 of the most powerful tools you can use to prevent this chronic disease. As of 2007, cancer was responsible for approximately 13% of all human deaths worldwide. However, experts believe that around a third of cancers are linked to diet. That means by consuming the right cancer fighting foods and drinks you can seriously slash your cancer risk. In this article I am going to help make incorporating cancer fighting foods and drinks into your diet a whole lot easier by providing you with 12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods & Drinks. Each of these 12 … [Read more...]
Future Changes To Free Fitness Tips
Over the last few months I have been heavily focussing on the phytonutrients. In fact since March of this year I have written very little else. After re-reading a lot of these articles I have noticed that I am probably getting a little too wrapped up in this topic. Whilst the articles I have written do contain a lot of great information, they are very specific and probably not useful for the vast majority of readers on this website. That is why going forward I have decided to change my approach. I am still going to be providing detailed breakdowns on each of the phytonutrients, with the … [Read more...]
36 Impressive Phenolic Compound Health Benefits
The phenolic compounds are a large group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have a number of health benefits in humans). They can be broken down into the following 8 sub-groups: - Flavonoids. - Hydroxycinnamic Acids. - Monophenols. - Lignans. - Phenolic Acids. - Punicalagins. - Stilbenoids. - Tyrosol Esters. The phenolic compounds can be sourced from a wide range of fruits, herbs, nuts, vegetables, teas and wines. Whilst you do not technically need these natural nutrients to survive, failing to consume them means you will miss out on some significant health … [Read more...]
The Phenolic Compounds Explained
The phenolic compounds are a very large group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). They can be found in a wide range of fruits, nuts, teas and vegetables and can be broken down further into 8 sub-groups: - Flavonoids (which include anthocyanins, chalconoids, coumestans, flavanones, flavanonols, flavan-3-ols, flavones, flavonols and isoflavones). - Hydroxycinnamic Acids (which include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumarin and ferulic acid). - Monophenols (which include apiol, … [Read more...]
Do You Know When To Stop While Running? Easy Ways To Know It
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Kate Wilson who writes for DIY Health. ----- Running is an exhilarating sport and has been found, among its other benefits, to slow down ageing. Other confirmed benefits of running include weight loss, improved cardiac health, improved cholesterol profile, stronger and denser bones, and a better immune response to diseases. In addition, it leads to a better self-esteem and a healthier emotional health. If you enjoy running as a hobby, you will eventually want to take it to the next level and train for longer and more intense runs … [Read more...]
12 Promising Stilbenoid Health Benefits
The stilbenoids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 2 main stilbenoids are: - Pterostilbene. - Resveratrol. Blueberries, grapes and wine are the best natural food sources of stilbenoids but they can also be sourced from cocoa powder and peanuts in smaller amounts. Although they are not classed as essential nutrients, the stilbenoids have received a lot of praise in recent years for their ability to prevent ageing, fight disease and more. But are these claims … [Read more...]