Food bioactives are defined as substances present in food that exert biological effects in humans, usually in positive manners... Read More

Everyone knows the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diet. Fruits and vegetables contain dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that are essential for good health and wellbein.. Read More

In view of the obesity pandemic occurring around the world, nutritionists are becoming concerned about the calories contributed by the sweeteners present in food and beverages... Read More

Sweetness is the most addictive of the five taste sensations. As implied, sweeteners are additives used in food to increase the intensity of the sweet taste sensation... Read More

Are the amounts of polyphenols in our diet sufficient to promote and maintain good health? My answer is NO. .. Read More

Previously, I introduced Polyphenols as a part of the human diet, unless a person is a pure carnivore. .. Read More

For my past posts, I have been writing about Polyphenols. So what exactly are Polyphenols? .. Read More

In my previous post, I explained, in the simplest manner, how our immune system works... Read More

Immunity is simply the capability to resist harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. .. Read More

How do cocoa polyphenols and epicatechin protect against cardiovascular diseases? Cocoa polyphenols, especially epicatechin, help to restore vascular endothelial function in humans.. Read More

I ended my last post on the health benefits of chocolate. Chocolate is a delicious confectionery made from cocoa beans, and has been enjoyed by many generations. .. Read More

Over the years, this world famous confectionery has a bad reputation of adding calories into our diet. Everyone feels guilty about enjoying chocolate... Read More

Cognitive health is the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember. While most of us take this for granted, cognitive health is an important component of our everyday life, as it is required for us.. Read More

Aging can affect all functions of the human digestive system, and increase the risk of developing digestive disorders. Common digestive disorders associated with old age include.. Read More