Archive for the 'Polyphenols' Category

Polyphenols in Red Wine Fight Heart Disease

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

A recent study in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology found that polyphenols, the powerful antioxidants in red wine may help cut the negative impact high fat foods have in your body. Researchers found that people who consumed turkey cutlets cooked with wine had 75% less malondialdehyde (MDA) than those [...]

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Eat Beans to Avoid Colon Cancer

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Self Magazine reports that researchers from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland found eating about two cups of beans a weak may lower your risk of colon cancer by 65% over a four-year period.  The polyphenols and fiber in beans may prevent harmful colon polyps from forming.  Self recommends tossing black, navy, lima, and [...]

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Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

Dr. Andrew Weil wrote an article for Natural Awakenings magazine called “Nutrition & Prostate Cancer: Top 10 Risk Reducers”. He said that men can significantly reduce their risk of prostate cancer by changing what they eat and drink. Dr. Weil’s top ten prostate cancer risk reducers are listed below.

Cooked tomatoes - rich in [...]

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Boost Your Immunity

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Women’s Health Magazine reports that some food and drinks will boost your immune system and help you avoid getting sick.

Chamomile tea - polyphenols in the tea increase antibacterial blood activity
Steel-cut oats - packed with beta-glucans (fiber) that activate white blood cell activity
Salad dressing w/healthy fats (ex. olive oil & balsamic vinegar) - fat is essential [...]

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Choose Cloudy, Unfiltered Apple Juice

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Cooking Light Magazine writes that a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture showed that cloudy, unfiltered apple juices have four times the amount of polyphenols as clear, filtered apple juice.  The polyphenols are the antixodiants that help our bodies avoid cancer and heart disease.
Remember to drink juice in moderation because [...]

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