Why Get More Polyphenols In Your Diet?

Polyphenols have become increasingly popular amongst healthy food enthusiasts, and for a good reason!!!

More and more studies are showing the many benefits of having a diet high in polyphenols! From preventing disease to boosting brain function, polyphenols seem to help us stay healthy!

• Polyphenols are found in a wide variety of plant-based foods such as broccoli, carrots, onions, garlic, berries, spinach, cranberries, cherries, oranges, pears, and pretty much any fruit or vegetable you can think of!
• Grains like oats and rye also contain polyphenols as do legumes and nuts.
• Turmeric and ginger are known for their high polyphenol content, but so are other herbs and spices like oregano, cinnamon, and pepper, amongst others.
• Coffee, green tea, dark chocolate, vinegar, chia seeds and red wine also contain polyphenols.

Here are some ideas to add polyphenols to your daily diet:

• Season vegetables with olive oil, turmeric and pepper.
• Add berries or apples, cinnamon and walnuts to your oats.
• Have some apple slices with almond butter.
• Add chia seeds to shakes, yogurt or oats.
• Add beans to salads for extra protein, fiber, and of course polyphenols!
• Add fresh ginger to shakes and use it when cooking vegetables as well.
• As much as I like the fact that red wine, chocolate, and coffee contain polyphenols, remember to enjoy these in moderation as consuming these in excess is less than ideal!
• In general, concentrate on having fresh plant based sources in every meal and you will be giving your body the fiber and also the polyphenols it needs!

Let’s eat more polyphenols, let’s eat more plants!!!