Some studies show that phytochemicals have the following
benefits:
Act as antioxidants
Stimulate detoxification enzymes
Stimulate the immune system
Positively affect hormones
Act as antibacterial or antiviral agents
Phytochemicals are usually related to the color of fruits and
vegetables- green, yellow-orange, red, blue-purple, and white.
Hundreds of phytochemicals have been discovered.
benefits:
Act as antioxidants
Stimulate detoxification enzymes
Stimulate the immune system
Positively affect hormones
Act as antibacterial or antiviral agents
Phytochemicals are usually related to the color of fruits and
vegetables- green, yellow-orange, red, blue-purple, and white.
Hundreds of phytochemicals have been discovered.
| GREEN BENEFITS Lutein and Zeaxanthin Turnip, Collard, and Mustard Greens, Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Broccoli, Green peas, Kiwi, Honeydew Melon Indoles Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Arugala, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Rutabaga, Watercress, Cauliflower, Kale Vitamin K Swiss Chard, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, Turnip Greens, Watercress, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Cabbage Potassium Leafy greens, Broccoli |
| RED BENEFITS Vitamin C Cranberries, Pink grapefruit, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon, Red Cabbage, Red Pepper, Radishes, Tomatoes Anthocyanins Raspberries, Cherries, Strawberries, Cranberries, Beets, Apples, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Kidney Beans, Red Beans |
| YELLOW/ORANGE BENEFITS Beta-Carotene & Vitamin A Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Cantaloupe, Mangoes, Apricots, Peaches Bioflavonoids & Vitamin C Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Tangerines, Clementines, Peaches, Papaya, Apricots, Nectarines, Pears, Pineapple, Yellow Raisins, Yellow Pepper Potassium Bananas, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Pineapple, Apricots |
| phytochemical |
| A phytochemical (fight-o-chemical) is a natural bioactive compound found in fruits and vegetables that works together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to promote good benefit your health in many ways. The bioactive functions of phytochemicals or the way they work in your body is an ongoing area of research. |
| BLUE/PURPLE BENEFITS Anthocyanins & Vitamin C Blueberries, Blackberries, Purple Grapes, Black Currants, Elderberries Phenolics Dried Plums (Prunes), Raisins, Plums, Eggplant |
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