Aliquot #110: Why I don’t mix bananas and polyphenols — and other smoothie tips
Aliquot #110: Why I don’t mix bananas and polyphenols — and other smoothie tips
Foods contain a vast array of nutrients, fiber, and bioactive compounds packaged up into a complex physical-chemical structure called the food matrix. The various components of the matrix often work synergistically to promote health. But sometimes, the compounds can work against each other, limiting their absorption and diminishing their healthful effects. In this Aliquot, I address concerns about possible conflicts between matrix components in bananas and dairy products that might diminish the healthful effects of polyphenols.
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Foods contain a vast array of nutrients, fiber, and bioactive compounds packaged up into a complex physical-chemical structure called the food matrix. The various components of the matrix often work synergistically to promote health. But sometimes, the compounds can work against each other, limiting their absorption and diminishing their healthful effects. In this Aliquot, I address concerns about possible conflicts between matrix components in bananas and dairy products that might diminish the healthful effects of polyphenols.
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Do bananas destroy polyphenols?
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Foods high in PPO (polyphenol-degrading enzyme)
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The leafy green Rhonda removed from her smoothie
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The vitamin that inhibits PPO
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Do kale and spinach degrade polyphenols?
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Do milk proteins decrease polyphenol bioavailability?
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How casein and whey proteins interact with polyphenols
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How blueberries and milk interact
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What replaced whey protein in Rhonda's blueberry smoothie?
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Rhonda's top choice for a plant-based protein powder
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Does milk alter antioxidant properties of tea?
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Can milk decrease epicatechins in cocoa?
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Does adding milk negate the benefits of coffee?
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Balancing protein and polyphenols in kids' smoothies
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