Fruit smoothies are often considered a healthy way to consume essential nutrients. However, a recent study reveals that ...

Flavanols are crucial for aging well and maintaining mental sharpness, but how you blend your smoothie matters. Researchers ...

Ever been so eager to sink your teeth into a ripe apple or a juicy peach ... This exposure triggers the activity of polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme that interacts with phenolic compounds which ...

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 ...