WHAT ARE PUNICALAGINS? The punicalagins are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body) which are mainly found in pomegranates. They are powerful antioxidants which may also have further health benefits in humans. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at the punicalagins. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF PUNICALAGINS? It is not known when the punicalagins were discovered but awareness of their potential health boosting properties dates back thousands of years with pomegranates being used as an ingredient in Indian … [Read more...]
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Fun Ways To Work Out
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brandon Serna who writes for Hydroworx. ----- For someone hoping to freshen up their workout routine, seeing the same treadmills, weight lifting equipment and classes at the gym won’t do much for rejuvenating good feelings about exercise. It never hurts to mix up an exercise plan now and then. Here are some fun alternative ways to liven up your workouts. 1) Grab a Buddy If you’re a loner when it comes to exercise, take some time to do it with a friend or partner. Working out with someone not only provides an accountability … [Read more...]
The Stilbenoids Explained
WHAT ARE THE STILBENOIDS? 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) that can be found in various foods including blueberries, grapes and wine. Whilst the stilbenoids are not classed as essential nutrients, they are powerful antioxidants which can protect your body’s cells from free radicals (harmful substances that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions). Early evidence suggests that they may also have further health boosting … [Read more...]
Pterostilbene Explained
WHAT IS PTEROSTILBENE? Pterostilbene is a stilbenoid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that can be found in blueberries. Studies suggest that it may prevent cancer, heart disease and more. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at pterostilbene and its potential health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF PTEROSTILBENE? There is very little information available on the discovery of pterostilbene although scientific studies into the health benefits of … [Read more...]
Resveratrol Explained
WHAT IS RESVERATROL? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is that is mainly found in grapes and wine. Studies have shown that it may prevent cancer, treat diabetes and more but currently none of these health benefits have been confirmed in humans. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at resveratrol and providing you with a full breakdown of this phytonutrient. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF RESVERATROL? Resveratrol was … [Read more...]
Broscience Meets Your Diet: Food Fallacies
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brett Warren who develops sports supplements for Force Factor and enjoys leading a healthy, active lifestyle. ----- There is nothing like a good friend to tell you when you are doing something foolish. Hence the development of broscience, which the Urban Dictionary tells me is "the predominant brand of reasoning in bodybuilding circles where the anecdotal reports of jacked dudes are considered more credible than scientific research." ("Broscience," The Urban Dictionary) I'm not one to tell you that broscience is always wrong. But, … [Read more...]
16 Incredible Tyrosol Ester Health Benefits
WHAT ARE THE TYROSOL ESTERS? The tyrosol esters 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 4 main tyrosol esters are: - Hydroxytyrosol. - Oleocanthal. - Oleuropein. - Tyrosol. They can only be sourced from olives, olive leaves and olive oil. Although the tyrosol esters are not classed as essential nutrients, they have numerous health benefits in the human body and are believed to be 1 of the main reasons behind the health benefits of the “Mediterranean diet”. In … [Read more...]
13 Brilliant Hydroxycinnamic Acid Health Benefits
The hydroxycinnamic acids 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 4 main hydroxycinnamic acids are: - Caffeic Acid. - Chlorogenic Acid. - Coumarin. - Ferulic Acid. They are mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from other plant based foods. But what do they do for your body? In this article I will be answering that question and looking at 13 of the amazing hydroxycinnamic acid benefits: 1) ACTING AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES:- When you experience infection, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Unusual Weight Loss Tips
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Becky Mackay - an online writer, with a keen interest in health and lifestyle. You can get even more fitness tips from Becky by visiting her Twitter page FreshHealth11. ----- Unless you are one of those lucky people with a high metabolism, then you understand the struggle involved in losing weight. It feels like you are constantly working to keep those extra pounds off and spend too much time stuck in your ‘fat clothes.’ However, there are a number of unusual weight loss tips, which could help you on your way to losing those extra … [Read more...]
24 Fantastic Phenolic Acid Health Benefits
The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 7 main phenolic acids are: - Capsaicin. - Curcumin. - Ellagic Acid. - Gallic Acid. - Salicylic Acid. - Tannic Acid. - Vanillin. They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods with berries, chilli peppers, grapes, nuts, spices and wine being some of the best sources. Although they do not get nearly as much publicity as the vitamins or minerals and are not believed to be essential, they still have a very important … [Read more...]