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IMPORTANCE OF POLYPHENOLS- Found in Fruits and Vegetables

There is a super-food we all should include in our diet. Our ancestors stayed healthy by living on berries and roots which were a huge part of their diet. Most berries contain polyphenols which help our bodies stay healthy in so many ways. They aid digestion and metabolism, keeping arteries clean, supply energy and improve immunity by providing anti-oxidants. Other food substances that are high in polyphenols are dark chocolates, red wine, red cherries, onions, apples, oranges, teas and coffee. However, they are most beneficial to your health if you can eat them without artificial sugar. There are many varieties of polyphenols needed by our body, so just eating only one source of it won’t harness its full potential. Special Consideration on Polyphenols include: ·          Polyphenols are powerful metabolic-enhancing nutrients ·          They help boost energy and keep you healthy; e.g. grape seed extract and mulberry. ·          They help reduce gas and bloating, with their