Year: 2006

Green tea is high in polyphenols, a class of
phytochemicals with 100 times the antioxidant properties of vitamin C.

Catechins, …

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The odor of garlic is caused by sulfur-based compounds
known as allyl sulfides. The odor comes from the lungs interfaced …

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Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids prevent blood platelets from clumping together and sticking to arterial …

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Oats consumed daily can help lower cholesterol. Oats contain
beta-glucan, a spongy, soluble fiber that collects the precursors of
cholesterol …

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Broccoli is high in phytochemicals,
including sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which may detoxify
cancer-causing substances before they act.

In
women, indole-3-carbinol …

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Certain types of
fat found in nuts—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated—are the good
fats.

Nuts lower blood levels of triglycerides
and ldl …

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The skins of the grapes used to make red wine contain supercharged
antioxidants known as polyphenols, including resveratrol,
which boosts …

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Spinach is high in iron and folate, a B vitamin routinely added to flour.

Folate prevents neural-tube defects in newborns …

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Cooked tomatoes in ketchup, soups and sauces to a reduced risk of prostate cancer and other cancers of the digestive …

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Knowledge of foods and healthy food combinations that contain phytochemicals and antioxidants may actually prevent disease, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Think color and this may help you understand food for wellness. Phytochemicals […]