The language of food science, particularly plant science, can be intimidating. One word that recurs over and over is polyphenols. What are they and why are they important? Where are they found in the diet?
Polyphenols are a type of chemical naturally occurring in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts and seeds. There are more than 8,000 types of polyphenols, all of which are antioxidants that have the potential to protect the body’s cells from aging and damage from outside factors like injuries, environmental pollution, smoking, and eating processed foods.
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