The Potential of Polyphenols

The old adage “we are what we eat” takes on new meaning as we learn more about the science behind how nutrition impacts both physical and mental health. There is a rapidly growing body of research that demonstrates the benefits of a largely plant-based diet. The Mediterranean diet has repeatedly been shown to be associated with healthy aging and increased resilience and resistance against chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including type 2 diabetes, early cognitive decline and heart disease.