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Catechins are polyphenolic antioxidants found in various plants especially in the leaves of the tea plants. Scientifically, Catechins are bio-flavonoids which can be found in the plants. Bio-flavonoid is a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone. Catechins are the sub group of flavan-3-ols (a class of flavonoids). Catechins are important for the good health. Catechins are also known as cachou, cahoo and cutch.

Chocolate has gotten a lot of press and media coverage over the last decade. And the reason is that the cocoa bean is rich in plant nutrients called flavonoids. Flavonoids help protect plants from environmental toxins and repair damage.

Acai berry contains several substances called anthocyanins and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants to protect body cells from free radicals.

Quercetin is flavonoid or a plant based chemical (phytochemical), which is found in some vegetables and fruits. Quercetin is beneficial for humans and promotes good health. This phytochemical is responsible for the colors of Apples and Onions. Quercetin is also an antioxidant and plays an important role as anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory. Because of its anti-histamine properties it treats and reduces the allergies. Apples and red onions are great sources of quercetin. Besides these other natural sources of quercetin are tea, berries, nuts & seeds, grapes and dark cherries. Quercetin can also be found in red wine.

ScienceDaily (June 28, 2011) - A recent study from scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies suggests that a strawberry a day (or more accurately, 37 of them) could keep not just one doctor away, but an entire fleet of them, including the neurologist, the endocrinologist, and maybe even the oncologist.

Best Mood Foods, good for mental health: 1. Fatty Fish To this regard, fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines contain a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, which are vital in the brain. These are important for the growth of cells in the brain and for nerves; they are vital for enhancing brain function and alleviating the signs and manifestations of depression and anxiety. 2. Berries Norms rich fruit, for examples, blueberries, strawberry, and blackberries, contain anti-oxidants and flavonoids, especially vitamin c. These assist in the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation of the mind in cases of dementia. Consumption of berries was found to put the consumer in a better position to use his or her brain effectively and also helped reduce the chances of developing depression.