Category Archives: Flavan-3-ols

Beneficial Glycaemic Effects of Black Tea

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Reverses Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is known to cause a transient increase in the plasma levels of free fatty acids. This likely results from a concomitant increase in plasma levels of adrenaline, which increases the lipolysis rate of adipocytes and thus increases circulating levels … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Fights Fat

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Black Tea: Beneficial Glycaemic Effects

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

There is increasing evidence that green tea is beneficial to the health. A large body of scientific studies show possible benefits including protection from cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity. The health benefits of green tea are thought to originate from … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Reduces Body Fat

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Epidemiological evidence suggests that those who consume relatively large amounts of tea are protected from a number of diseases. This disease protection may relate to the observed fat loss effects of tea, as weight gain increases the risk of many … Continue reading →

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Cocoa Improves Insulin Resistance

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The phytochemicals in cocoa have been characterised and investigated. A number of these phytochemicals appear to have antioxidant effects and are bioavailable in humans. In particular cocoa is rich in a group of flavonoids called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins belong to the … Continue reading →

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Is Chocolate A Weight Loss Food?

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Good Chocolate, Bad Chocolate

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Theobroma cocoa is the plant with produces the cocoa bean. From this bean cocoa butter and cocoa powder are produced through fermentation. Cocoa powder and cocoa butter are primary ingredient in chocolate, contributing to the distinctive taste and texture, respectively. … Continue reading →

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Mice Like Flavonoids Too: An Apple A Day Keeps The Vet Away

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Animal studies are interesting. Many dismiss their relevance to humans because of the differing physiological and biochemical systems of non-human animals. It is true that animals are dissimilar in many ways, and differences between humans and other mammals should not … Continue reading →

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Three Easy Things You Can Do To Protect From Cancer

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Cancer rates are increasing in developed nations. While some of this may be due to chemical exposure from pollution, toxins, drugs and water, increasingly it is being reported that diet is pivotal in the risk of developing cancer. In particular … Continue reading →

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