October 7, 2014

Flavonoids


We try not to get overly scientific on this blog.  

We figure you're brain needs a break sometimes 
and a quick easy way to eat better for better health.  

But, stick with us. These babies could save your life!




Flavonoids

What they are...

Antioxidants, compounds found in plants which "include flavonols, dihydroflavonols, flavones, isoflavones, flavanones, anthocyanins, and anthocyanidins"1. "quercetin, rutin, and hesperidin, flavones, apigenin and luteolin"1.

What they do...

Protect you in many ways
Protect blood vessels
Help your Vitamin C work better.
Prevents inflammation in your body
Help prevent osteoporosis, diabetes, 


Where do you get them? 

Berries
Tree Fruits
Black & Kidney Beans
Fava Beans, Pinto Snap Beans
Walnuts, Pecans
Pistachios, Cashews
Soybeans
Spinach
Green & Red Vegetables
Dill, Parsley, Thyme
Dark Chocolate
Unfiltered Raw Fruit & Vegetable Juice
Red Wine
Tea

Signs you need more:

You bruise easily
Nose bleeds
swelling
allergies & asthma
Frequent colds & infections


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