Daily Archives: December 19, 2013

Flavonoids and Disease: Zutphen Elderly Study

Flavonoids are bioactive polyphenolic plant compounds that may have health benefits in humans. In particular, flavonoids may be protective of cardiovascular disease if consumed regularly. The mechanism by which flavonoids may confer protection from cardiovascular disease is not known. However, … Continue reading

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Glycaemic Index: The Response to Western Foods

Evidence in the nutritional literature shows an association between low quality foods and the risk of Western lifestyle disease. In particular, refined and processed cereal grains and crystalline sugar are thought to significantly increase the risk of obesity, type 2 … Continue reading

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