Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients (“plant chemicals”) Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow and orange hues in many fruits and vegetables. Rich in carrots, sweet potatoes, watercress, pees There are over 1100 known naturally occurring carotenoids which are…
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Dr. Michael Greger – Nutrition Doctor The amazing nutrition facts creator who evaluates reputable studies and evidence-based nutrition plant-based facts Website: Nutrition Facts Books: How Not To Die: Discover the foods scientifically proven to prevent and reverse disease The How Not To…
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Bioflavonoids are a group of potent antioxidant what are called ”polyphenolic,” or plant-derived, compounds Bioflavonoids potent antioxidant that escorts toxic metals out of the body. A synergistic effect on Vitamin C stabilising it in human tissue Anti-carcinogen Vitamin C & bioflavonoids work together Once known as…
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Alium Compounds are found in the Allium genus.
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Proanthocyanidins are a class polyphenols a condensed tannins with potent free radical scavenger. Food sources of proanthocyanidins: grapes (seeds and skins) apples unsweetened baking chocolate red wines blueberries cranberries bilberries blackcurrants hazelnuts pecans pistachios The highest concentrations detected in black…
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Phytochemicals are not essential nutrients that we need to survive but play avital role in the bodies biochemistry. Great to think of them as semi essential nutrients or natures pharmacy.
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Ranks ability for antioxidants food to absorb free radicals High-ORAC Foods May Slow Aging Oxygen-radical absorbance capacity assay for antioxidants. Development and validation of an improved oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay using fluorescein as the fluorescent probe. The chemistry…
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Combination of the following to disarm oxidants. Vitamin E – Nuts, Seeds, peas, broad beans Vitamin C – Raw vegetables & fruit as heat destroys it Beta-Carotene – red, orange, yellow vegetables and fruits Glutathione – cruciferous vegetables Anthocyanidins –fruit and vegetables deep red,…
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Essential nutrient are nutrients like water, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids that the body needs in order to function but our bodies cannot make adequate amounts on its own so must be provided by the diet. These are necessary…
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Oxygen is key to life!