Category Archives: Phenolic Acids

Cherries Lower Blood Pressure

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables contain may phytochemicals that have been shown to have beneficial effects on physiological function. Studies have investigated the components within fruits and vegetables that could be beneficial. Many of these chemicals fall into the polyphenols group, which … Continue reading →

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Cherries Lower Blood Pressure

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants: Don’t Forget Coffee

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea contains high amounts of antioxidants. These antioxidants have been measured and their bioavailability in humans evidenced. Green tea is particularly high in catechins (flavan-3-ols) and black tea contains high amounts of theaflavins and thearubigins. These chemicals … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Effects: Is Metabolism Essential?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a heterogenous group of polyphenolic molecules that may confer health benefits to animals and humans. Flavonoids are secondary metabolites of plants are accumulate in particular plant tissues, usually the outer layers such as peels. Different plants have different … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants in Whole Grain Cereals

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Whole Olives

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Olive oil has been researched with regard its beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease. While polyunsaturated fatty acids do appear to show some protective effects against cardiovascular disease, the cardioprotective effects of the monounsaturated fatty acids that predominate in olive oil … Continue reading →

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How Do Plant Foods Prevent Cancer?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

arcinogenesis is an incredibly complex process and the exact aetiology is not fully understood. Mainstream medicine has failed to make any progress at reducing cancer rates because the paradigm adopted by the pharmaceutical companies is one that seeks maximum profit … Continue reading →

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Procyanidin Absorption

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Flavan-3-ols are a group of flavonoids present in commonly eaten foods such as tea, apples and wine. The main flavan-3-ols are (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin, which can form various compounds by bonding to gallic acid (figure 1). Epidemiological evidence suggests that … Continue reading →

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The Downside of High Protein Diets

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high protein diets are effective at aiding weight loss. The mechanisms by which increased dietary protein may decrease body weight include improved postprandial satiety and better control of insulin and glucose levels. During periods of intense exercise, … Continue reading →

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Pulses for Weight Control

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Legumes are the pods of plants from the Fabaceae (leguminosae) family and include alfalfa, clover, lupin, peas, peanuts, green beans, chickpeas, broad beans and soybeans and lentils. Pulses are legumes that are harvested for their dry grain, hence the common … Continue reading →

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