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 ...

Bananas don’t “ruin” smoothies, but they can blunt certain berry benefits. Here’s when to skip them and when they still shine ...

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 ...

A boardwalk traversing Stordalen Mire in northern Sweden. Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, ...

People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health. The research, led by ...