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Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found largely in the fruits, vegetables, cereals and beverages. Fruits like grapes, apple, pear, cherries and berries contains up to 200–300 mg polyphenols per 100 grams fresh weight

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil.

Barry Sears is an American biochemist and author best known for creating and promoting the Zone diet, a low-carbohydrate fad diet that is not supported by good medical evidence.

Barbara J. Rolls received her Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Cambridge, England. Her studies have demonstrated how characteristics of foods such as variety, energy density, and portion size can influence energy intake and weight management

lean protein is protein that is low in saturated  fat and calories like White fleshed fish, Plain Greek yogurt, Beans, peas, and lentils.

Dawn Jackson Blatner is an American registered dietitian, television and media personality, and published author of the books The Flexitarian Diet

Arthur Agatston is an American cardiologist and celebrity doctor best known as the developer of the South Beach Diet, but also as the author of many published scholarly papers in the field of noninvasive cardiac diagnostics.

low GI (less than 55) – examples include soy products, beans, fruit, milk, pasta, grainy bread, porridge (oats) and lentils. medium GI (55 to 70) – examples include orange juice, honey, basmati rice and whole meal bread

Macronutrients are nutrients the body needs in large amounts, because they provide the body with energy like carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins.

Inflammation is part of the body’s defense mechanism. It is the process by which the immune system recognizes and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. ( Image Credit:  https://www.niehs.nih.gov )