There are 8,000+ different types of polyphenols.
Here's what they are & why you want them:
Here's what they are & why you want them:
Polyphenols are a class of chemical compounds found in plants.
They give fresh plants their vibrant color.
When you eat them:
They act as antioxidants & protect / feed your gut.
They give fresh plants their vibrant color.
When you eat them:
They act as antioxidants & protect / feed your gut.
Consuming foods rich in polyphenols can:
→Promote and maintain digestive health
→Prevent tumor and cancer growth
→Help manage blood-sugar levels
→Prevent bacterial overgrowth
→Promote optimal brain health
→Protect against inflammation
→Improve immune function
→Promote and maintain digestive health
→Prevent tumor and cancer growth
→Help manage blood-sugar levels
→Prevent bacterial overgrowth
→Promote optimal brain health
→Protect against inflammation
→Improve immune function
Foods that are high in polyphenols:
→Cruciferous Vegetables
→Dark Chocolate
→Herbs & Spices
→Coffee Beans
→Leafy Greens
→Citrus Fruits
→Green Tea
→Red Wine
→Olive Oil
→Berries
→Nuts
→Cruciferous Vegetables
→Dark Chocolate
→Herbs & Spices
→Coffee Beans
→Leafy Greens
→Citrus Fruits
→Green Tea
→Red Wine
→Olive Oil
→Berries
→Nuts
To better understand WHY you want polyphenols in your diet...
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There are some in the carnivore sphere who argue that plant chemicals shouldn't be eaten.
For those with autoimmune issues → avoiding certain plants CAN help.
But based on the research → some plant chemicals might worsen autoimmune symptoms, but don't appear the root cause.
For those with autoimmune issues → avoiding certain plants CAN help.
But based on the research → some plant chemicals might worsen autoimmune symptoms, but don't appear the root cause.
Research also suggests that organic plants have 30-40% more polyphenols than non-organic plants.
Logically, this makes sense.
Spray a plant with pesticides & herbicides → it will have less of a need for its own plant defense chemicals.
Logically, this makes sense.
Spray a plant with pesticides & herbicides → it will have less of a need for its own plant defense chemicals.
The bottom line:
EAT YOUR POLYPHENOLS
EAT YOUR POLYPHENOLS
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