Polyphenols 101

WHAT ARE POLYPHENOLS?

Polyphenols are natural compounds in fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and spices that give foods their color and taste and protect them from damage.

WHY SHOULD WE LEARN ABOUT POLYPHENOLS?

There are a multitude of health benefits including supporting the microbiome, cooling inflammation, aiding mitochondria to help with energy and clearing away damaged cell parts.

WHAT CAN WE EAT THAT HAS POLYPHENOLS?

It’s pretty simple to consume polyphenols because many of the foods that are rich in polyphenols are also delicious! Think about eating the rainbow daily- especially dark purple and green. Oh and throw in some spice and dark chocolate! Here are some ideas:

Fruit- blueberries, blackberries, raspberries

Veggies- kale, purple carrots, swiss chard

Green tea + Coffee

Olive Oil

Dark Chocolate [85%+]

Herbs + Spices are tiny polyphenol powerhouses! turmeric, oregano, rosemary, thyme