Included among these phytonutrients are proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins; flavan -3-ols like catechins and epicatechins; flavonols like isorhamnetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and quercetin; and terpenoids like ursolic acid. (whfoods.org)
Fresh garden cress contains the flavonol kaempferol, and fresh dill provides good amounts of both kaempferol and the flavonol isorhamnetin. (livestrong.com)
In the case of DM2, scientists now know that pear flavonols (including isorhamnetin, quercetin, and kaempferol), flavan -3-ols (especially epicatechin), and the anthocyanins (found in red - skinned varieties including Red Anjou, Red Bartlett, Comice, Seckel, and Starkrimson) all help improve insulin sensitivity. (whfoods.org)