What Are Flavonoids?

6/3/2020

One thing you won’t see listed on a nutrition panel that you can find in many whole foods are beneficial compounds called “flavonoids”. We’ve mentioned them in some of our previous posts, so let’s get some more detail on what they are and what they can do for you:

- “Flavonoids” are a large group of phytonutrients (plant compounds) that are found in almost all fruits and vegetables. There are around 6,000 different types.

- Some of the more-known flavonoids include quercetin and kaempferol.

- Each type of flavonoid is used by your body in a different way.

- They can have powerful effects such as acting as antioxidants, reducing inflammation, protecting against disease, and balancing hormones and cholesterol.

- They help your body function better while also protecting it.

- Brightly colored plants get their color from flavonoids.

- Flavonoids can be found in a huge variety of foods including: onions, kale, grapes, tea, peaches, berries of all kinds, tomatoes, broccoli, celery, and citrus fruits.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at [email protected]

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