Bananas drastically reduce flavanol absorption in smoothies — by about 84% — due to their high levels of the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO). Flavanols are important for healthy aging and mental ...

Smoothies can be a tasty and convenient way to get the important fruits and vegetables you need for a healthy diet. But is a banana and blueberry smoothie the best combo? Researchers at the University ...

POV: It’s Wednesday, work’s tough, and you feel like you just can’t catch a break. Obviously that means time for a little mental reset moment—deep breaths, power walk, and (most importantly) snacktime ...

Winter brings a unique combination of shorter days, cooler temperatures and increased exposure to seasonal stressors that can influence overall wellness, cardiovascular health and immunity.

Polyphenols are a category of plant compounds. Regularly consuming polyphenols is thought to boost digestion and brain health and protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain ...

The next time you go to make a smoothie, think long and hard about what you add to it. In May, SciTechDaily highlighted a study published in the journal Food and Function that examined how an enzyme ...

Blending certain ingredients in fruit smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost, finds a new study. Smoothies can be a tasty and convenient way to get the important ...