Eating and Lifestyle

Chocolate, soy protein and green tea show health benefits.
Since 1930, research has shown health benefits associated with flavonoids.  Limited research has left a solid understanding of these benefits elusive,   A first of kind study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has opened the door on this important health issue.
Flavonoids are a class of [...]

The Organic Center’s second State of Science Review (SSR) concludes that organic farming and processing methods have the potential to elevate average antioxidant levels, especially in fresh produce. The report reveals that on average, antioxidant levels were about 30 percent higher in organic food compared to conventional food grown under the same conditions. Plants are [...]

Another study finds evidence of the benefits of green tea on risk factors for heart disease.
The study is reported in the latest issue of European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
The study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of (endothelial) cells lining the circulatory system; endothelial dysfunction is a key [...]

A new sturdy from the University of Grenoble confirms the positive impact of flavonoids, a variety of polyphenols, on human health. The study was conducted in collaboration with the FLORA Project, a European Commission funded research project.
The research is published in the Journal of Nutrition..
In the study, researchers studied the impact on rats of a [...]