Phytonutrients and Sources for Losing Fat
2011-11-30 00:45:35, updated: 2011-11-30 13:05:18 by Sorgfelt
Recent research indicates that phytonutrients combined together have a significantly more than additive effect in reducing the number of fat cells. The main ones are genistein, quercetin and resveratrol. Here is a chart of nutrients and their sources.
| Phytonutrient |
Food Source |
| genistein - prevents maturation of fat cells, triggers fat cell death |
soy, tofu |
| resveratrol - prevents maturation of fat cells |
berries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries |
| phenolic acids - prevents maturation of fat cells |
lentils |
| rutin - prevents maturation of fat cells |
buckwheat |
| quercetin - triggers breakdown of stored fat |
black tea |
| procyanidins - triggers breakdown of stored fat |
black beans |
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