Liquid Anti-Oxidants Blog

It’s time to put the kettle on! Drinking tea has garnered a lot of press over the years for its high polyphenol content – natural antioxidants with health-promoting qualities. However, if you’ve been getting your daily dose from bottled tea, you might be missing out. Recent research presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society revealed much lower amounts of these healthy polyphenols …

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They have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, a study says. But they come up short by other measures — potassium and phosphorus, for example. Consumers who buy organic fruits and vegetables because they think they’re tastier, more nutritious and better for the environment are getting at least some of what they’re paying for, according to a study published online …

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If you drink tea for its health benefits, brewed may be better than bottled, according to new research presented at a scientific meeting in Boston last week. Only tiny amounts of healthful antioxidants, hailed for possibly guarding against a host of diseases, were found in bottled tea beverages compared with a freshly made cup of tea. Tea - Health - Drink - Boston - Antioxidant

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Black rice, or ‘Forbidden Rice’ as it was known in ancient China, is a rich source of anthocyanin antioxidants and could offer food manufacturers an alternative to berries for a range of products, including breakfast cereals, beverages, cakes, cookies, and other foods.

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They have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, and tasters prefer one organic variety above all others tested, a study says. But some scientists aren’t convinced. Consumers who buy organic fruits and vegetables because they think they’re tastier, more nutritious and better for the environment are getting at least some of what they’re paying for, according to a …

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Many people are drinking tea due to its health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants that help body cells fight free radicals and prevent sicknesses like cancer, heart diseases, stroke, and a lot more. But how much of these antioxidants is one getting from a bottled tea? A recent study that tested six brands of bottled tea available in the supermarket tells that the food item may not be as …

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The carotenoids lycopene, lutein and astaxanthin all have growing science to support their claims. Indeed, at the recent NutraIngredients Antioxidants 2010 conference in Brussels, Dr Regina Goralczyk from DSM Nutritional Products presented on the topic of Antioxidants and Skin Health .

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According to an American study, regular consumption of wholegrain cereals reduces the risk of cardiac insufficiency (heart failure). Rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, these cereals are extremely beneficial for our cardiovascular system.

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According to an American study, regular consumption of wholegrain cereals reduces the risk of cardiac insufficiency (heart failure). Rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, these cereals are extremely beneficial for our cardiovascular system.

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) — White rice is delicious, brown rice is nutritious, so where does that leave black rice? According to a new study, it’s better for you than a bowl of berries.”Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries, but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants,” Zhimin …

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