What are polyphenols? Should you eat (or drink) more foods containing them? ...with Dr Erin Clarke

In this episode, Prof Clare Collins talks with Dr Erin Clarke about polyphenols, a group of bioactive nutrients found in plants. They discuss the main categories of polyphenols and foods they are found in. They also cover what they do within the human body, their health benefits and how to incorporate more of these plant compounds into your usual eating patterns so you get the health and wellbeing benefits.Key topicsWhat are polyphenols and what they do in plantsCategories and subclasses of polyphenolsHealth benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effectsHow polyphenols support immune function and gut healthThe relationship between polyphenols and chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetesNo Money No Time (NMNT) Resources:1. What are polyphenols and what foods are they in? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/what-are-polyphenols2. Other NMNT Podcasts https://nomoneynotime.com.au/podcastsTo access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereHere's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: [email protected] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [email protected] Keywords: #polyphenols, #plantbasedfoods, #healthbenefits, #antioxidants, #inflammation, #gutmicrobiota, #cardiovascularhealth, #diabetes, #cancer, #nutrition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.