Discover the Powers of Pomegranate
When you were a kid, your mom probably didn’t pack a pomegranate alongside your sandwich for lunch. It’s only been in the past decade or so that this ruby-red fruit has surged...
Polyphenols
Polyphenols are a group of compounds made by plants to protect themselves, especially during periods of stress. You can find polyphenols in many different types of fruits and vegetables, and in certain beverages such as tea, coffee, and red wine and evidence for their role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is emerging.
Summer Produce with a Protective Punch
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the benefits of polyphenols—antioxidant compounds made by plants to protect themselves, especially during periods of stress. When we eat plants and fruits that are rich...
Discover the Powerful Potential of Polyphenols
Reducing chronic inflammation and preventing disease takes a multipronged approach that usually involves consuming anti-inflammatory foods and supplements, such as omega-3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3s are particularly important because your body can’t...
Green Tea’s Weight Loss Benefits
Have you ever wondered if there’s scientific evidence behind the idea that green tea can reduce fat or help maintain a healthy weight? The research clearly shows that the answer is yes....
Polyphenols Benefits & Polyphenols Foods
At Gene Smart, we believe in a lifestyle approach to eating, nutrition and exercise that works with your genes to reduce inflammation, increase energy and lose weight — giving you the freedom to...
High Polyphenols Foods
Know Your High Polyphenol Foods & Polyphenol Sources A principle of the Gene Smart Anti Inflammatory Diet & Exercise Program is to increase polyphenols. This is one of the most delicious aspects of...
Discover Polyphenols in Your Holiday Foods
December 17, 2013 Let’s face it. With all the fun & festivities, the holidays can be tough on our efforts to eat healthy. However, it can also be a wonderful time...
Dark Chocolate Nutrition
A friend once suggested that we call our anti-inflammatory eating plan “The Chocolate Diet”. That’s because a certain type of chocolate contains high levels of polyphenols, and eating polyphenol-rich foods is...
Are Antioxidants Important?
You’ve heard the buzz about antioxidants. But what exactly do they do for you, and what’s the difference between antioxidants and polyphenols? Keep reading about the importance of polyphenols, and the...
Remarkable Raspberries
Remarkable Raspberries Increasing polyphenols & adding fiber are two of the Gene Smart principles that will help you lose weight and reduce your whole body inflammation. Today, we’d like to share with...
