Flavanoids
A large number of phytonutrients fall into the flavonoid category. They are found in a variety of plant foods.
A large number of phytonutrients fall into the flavonoid category. They are found in a variety of plant foods.
Cruciferous vegetables are the dietary source of glucosinolates, a large group of sulfur-containing glucosides.
Because of their structure, phytoestrogens can exert estrogen-like effects..
Ellagic acid is a naturally occurring substance.
Understanding Antioxidants And ORAC Value of Foods
Many of our age-related illness are due to our unhealthy habits, eating junk food and leading sedentary lifestyle. What happens to body when it is not properly taken care? Answer is simple- we fall sick. How sickness happens? When our immune system becomes week, it results in infections and diseases.
How much ORAC unit per day – what is the amount of antioxidants we must consume to get daily dose of ORAC units per day?
ORAC values are of several foods are studied using scientific techniques. Based on these studies ORAC values of several foods including herbs, spices and condiments as well as cereals are determined.