Though flavonoids aren't considered essential nutrients − meaning one's body doesn't require them to grow and develop − few food compounds do as good of a job staving off infection and chronic disease ...

Flavonoids are plant compounds with powerful health benefits. Eat more of these colorful fruits and vegetables to increase your intake.

We’ve been seeing so-called “superveggies” in the news (most recently onions and broccoli) that help to lower the risk of ...

I’m always hunting for grab-and-go snacks that do more than just fill a craving—especially ones with ingredients that support ...

You probably know about the powerful antioxidant properties of vitamins C, and E, and beta carotene. But there's another group of antioxidants receiving a lot of attention; their names are less ...

New research reveals how plant-based flavonoids can regulate gut hormones like GLP-1 and ghrelin, offering a natural strategy to manage insulin resistance and slow the progression of type 2 diabetes.

Men may be able to reduce their risk of erectile dysfunction by consuming certain foods, including red and purple berries, citrus fruits and red wine. All of those foods are rich in certain flavonoids ...

New research has found that a chemical abundant in fruits, vegetables and plant products can suppress the immune response seen in food allergies. It paves the way to developing a natural treatment for ...

The gut-brain connection is a story that just keeps giving. Remarkably, it shows how microbes in our gut can affect our mood, focus and cognition. I’ve written before about how potent this connection ...

Flavonoids, a group of compounds found in fruits and vegetables that had been thought to be nutritionally important for their antioxidant activity, actually have little or no value in that role.

Alternatives to rice include grains like quinoa and barley. Each offers unique benefits like protein and fiber that support ...