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The Tyrosol Esters Explained

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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) that are found exclusively in olives, olive leaf and olive oil. Although they are not believed to be essential for human survival, the tyrosol esters have a number of important health benefits. For starters, they are amongst the most powerful antioxidants around and can provide significant protection from free radicals (harmful substances that are released into your body’s cells … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, oleouropein, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol, tyrosol esters

The Lignans Explained

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WHAT ARE THE LIGNANS? The lignans are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). They are mainly found in seeds with flaxseeds often being the richest source. Although they are not classed as essential nutrients, early evidence suggests that they can prevent a wide range of nasty diseases (such as cancer and heart disease) and much more. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at the lignans and providing a full breakdown of their health benefits. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Lignans Tagged With: antioxidants, lariciresinol, lignans, matairesinol, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, pinoresinol, Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside

The Hydroxycinnamic Acids Explained

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WHAT ARE THE HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACIDS? 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). They are mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from fresh fruits and vegetables. Whilst the hydroycinnamic acids are not believed to be essential for human survival, they do have a number of important health benefits. Apart from coumarin, they are all potent antioxidants which keep your body’s cells safe from harmful free radicals (dangerous substances that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Hydroxycinnamic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, ferulic acid, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

The Phenolic Acids Explained

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WHAT ARE THE PHENOLIC ACIDS? The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods including berries, chilli peppers, nuts and spices. Although the phenolic acids are not believed to be essential in humans, they do have numerous health benefits. With the exception of capsaicin they are all powerful antioxidants that can protect your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals (harmful by-products of oxygen related reactions). They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Phenolic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, capsaicin, curcumin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, phenolic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, salicylic acid, tannic acid, vanillin

16 Excellent Flavonoid Health Benefits

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The flavonoids (also known as bioflavonoids, polyphenols or vitamin P) are 1 of the main groups of phytonutrients (a collection of chemical compounds that can be found in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but have numerous health benefits). They can be further broken down into the 9 sub-groups listed below: - Anthocyanins (which include cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, peonidin and petunidin). - Chalconoids. - Coumestans (which include coumestrol). - Flavanones (which include hesperidin, naringenin and silymarin). - Flavanonols (which include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Flavonoids Tagged With: anthocyanins, antioxidants, chalconoids, coumestans, flavan-3-ols, flavanones, flavanonols, flavones, flavonoids, flavonols, isoflavones, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

5 Incredible Isoflavone Health Benefits

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The isoflavones are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that can be found in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not believed to be essential in humans) that make up part of the flavonoid family. The 2 main isoflavones are: - Daidzein. - Genistein. The isoflavones are mainly found in soybeans and soy based products with green soybeans, soy cheese and soy protein isolate all being brilliant sources. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of how eating these isoflavone rich foods can benefit your body and discussing 5 incredible isoflavone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Isoflavones Tagged With: antioxidants, daidzein, flavonoids, genistein, isoflavones, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

13 Top Flavonol Health Benefits

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The flavonols are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but have numerous health benefits) that are part of the flavonoid family. Some of the main flavonols are: - Gingerol. - Isorhamnetin. - Kaempferol. - Myricetin. - Quercetin. - Rutin. The flavonols can be found in a wide range of fruits, vegetables and teas with most natural foods containing some of these important nutrients. But if they are not essential in humans what exactly do they do? In this article I will be taking a deeper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Flavonols Tagged With: antioxidants, flavonoids, flavonols, gingerol, isorhamnetin, kaempferol, myricetin, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, quercetin, rutin

8 Excellent Flavone Health Benefits

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The flavones are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but do have various health benefits) that make up part of the flavonoid family. The major flavones are: - Apigenin. - Luteolin. - Tangeretin. The flavones are mainly found in green herbs and green leafy vegetables with artichokes, celery hearts, olive leaves and peppermint all being excellent sources. Oranges are also a very good source of the flavone tangeretin.  In this article I will be taking a more in-depth look at these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Flavones Tagged With: antioxidants, apigenin, flavones, flavonoids, luteolin, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tangeretin

10 Super Flavan-3-ol Health Benefits

A glass cup of black tea surrounded by tea leaves.

The flavan-3-ols are a sub-group of phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not believed to be essential in humans) that fall into the flavonoid family. The main flavan-3-ols include: - Catechin. - Epicatechin. - Epicatechin Gallate (ECG / Epicatechin-3-Gallate). - Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG / Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate). - Gallocatechol (Epigallocatechin). - Theaflavin (TF). - Thearubigins. Tea is by far the best source of flavan-3-ols with black tea, green and oolong tea all supplying you with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Flavan-3-Ols Tagged With: antioxidants, catechin, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, flavan-3-ols, flavonoids, gallocatechol, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, theaflavin, thearubigins

5 Fantastic Flavanone Health Benefits

A selection of citrus fruits.

The flavanones are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not believed to be essential in humans) that belong to the flavonoid family.  3 of the main flavanones are: - Hesperidin. - Naringenin. - Silymarin. Citrus fruits are often the best source of flavanones with grapefruits and oranges both containing high levels.  You are probably already aware that citrus fruits can provide your body with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.  But what about flavanones?  Today I am going to explain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Flavanones Tagged With: antioxidants, flavanones, flavonoids, hesperidin, naringenin, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, silymarin

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