"Are You Getting Your Required Flavonoids?"

Flava what’s? Exactly! Yes I know, they sound a bit airy fairy like something someone made up? ... But seriously if we care about what we eat, we really should be familiar with these. They are "Polyphonic Compounds"! They are found in Fruit, Veg, Tea, Coffee...Beer Wine and Fruit Juices.

So what should we know about them? Well they are in a group called "The 4 A`s"!

That’s:-...

1/...Antiviral`s;-


2/...Anti-Allergy’s;-


3/...Anti-Inflamatorie`s;-


4/...Anti-Oxidant`s;-

Most flavonoids, also referred to as bio `flavonoids in the human body fall into the Anti-Oxidant`s;-group. Anti-oxidants are naturally found in plants and provide the rich vibrant colours of not only the foliage, but also the fruits. They naturally protect the plants from insect attacks?

In this capacity, they help neutralize overly reactive oxygen-containing molecules and prevent these overly reactive molecules from damaging parts of cells. They trigger the production of natural enzyme’s that fight off diseases like cancer, heart disease, age related degenerative illnesses.

Flavonoids prevent tooth decay; reduce the chances of you catching colds and the flu. In basic English terms, a flavonoid is a plant nutrient organic compound. Which when consumed as fruit and veg are both “Non toxic and very beneficial.
They also provide vitamins and enzymes, so they are just packed full of nutritional benefits! Here are just a few things that flavonoids do for you body...

*Strengthen blood vessels
*Enhance the power of your vitamin C
*Protect cells from oxygen damage (antioxidant)
*Prevent inflammation in your body/joints


They can also help prevent cancer, heart disease and strokes, and can help with issues like asthma, hay fever, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and even your everyday bug bite.

You may not be getting enough flavonoids if you have:

*Easy bruising
*Frequent nose bleeds
*Excessive swelling after injury
*Frequent colds or infections


So, what does that mean? Well in a nutshell you should increase your intake of fruits and veggies! Are you getting your 5 a day? No!, I didn`t think so?...

Flavonoids can be found in apples, apricots, blueberries, pears, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, oranges, black beans, cabbage, onions, parsley, pinto beans and tomatoes, to name a few. They can also be found in beverages like grapefruit juice and green or black tea, even red wine. So no matter what your eating habits are, you can still get flavonoids into your diet?

You can also get extra flavonoids into your diet by taking supplements. You can get flavonoids in anything from grape seed extract, green tea extract to vitamin capsules you can purchase at the drug store. We do recommend that you get it naturally in fruits and veggies if you can, but quality supplements are always an option.

Flavonoids are a great preventative nutrient, and give you vitamins such as vitamin C, so you can't go wrong by adding them into your daily food routine.

Throw some blueberries in your morning shake, have green tea while watching your favourite movie, or even enjoy a glass of red wine with your friends, and you will be helping your body fight against poor health.

Now you know what a "Flavonoids" is? ...
Till the next time. ...
"May your Christmas weight`loss success, be far more than you expected" David.