| You may have encountered this word many | | | | with today's demanding lifestyle. These wonder |
| times but Phytonutrients are simply nutrients | | | | fighters give our bodies an extra defense with its |
| found in plants ( in Greek Etymology, Phyto = | | | | antioxidant powers. Not only will the body's cells |
| Plant ). These organic compounds are the major | | | | be repaired at a DNA level, but one can notice |
| powerhouses of antioxidants our bodies need in | | | | better immune system, greater energy, increased |
| order to stay healthy, active and free from the | | | | metabolism and feel detoxified from all those |
| damages brought about by free radicals and our | | | | nasty carcinogens eating us from the inside. |
| unhealthy habits. | | | | Phytonutrients in Powder Form? |
| Phytonutrients also add colors, flavors and scents | | | | Thanks to the advent of nanotechnology, we can |
| to your fruits and vegetables, making an | | | | get all the nutrients our bodies need from these |
| interesting array of healthy choices made for our | | | | fruits and vegetables in powder supplement form. |
| bodies' healing. The term phytonutrients makes it | | | | Not everyone of us meets our daily serving |
| a better choice than using phytochemicals, | | | | requirements to get all those healthful benefits. |
| especially for people who are shopping for natural, | | | | There are green foods offered as powdered mix |
| organic products. | | | | to any drink, which can give you all of your daily |
| What Makes Up a Dose of Phytonutrients? | | | | nutritional needs. |
| Phytonutrients from your favorite fruits and | | | | What foods are high in Phytonutrients? |
| veggies are made up of many helpful compounds | | | | You can see the latest ORAC ratings for each |
| which promotes a healthy bio-energy for your | | | | fruit and vegetable. Usually, those that are yellow, |
| body. This includes some of the best defenses | | | | red and orange contains carotenoids, while |
| like Flavanoids, which act as your body's | | | | legumes are rich in isoflavones. These are some |
| antioxidant power. It also comes with Carotenoids | | | | of the foods high in phytonutrients: broccoli, olives, |
| like Beta-Carotene and Lycopene, both great for | | | | soybeans, berries, tomatoes, green tea, soy, lentil, |
| your eyes and skin. Cancer-blocking | | | | apple, pear, cantaloupe, cabbage, turnip, garlic, flax |
| Isothiocyanates can also be found in cruciferous | | | | seeds, celery, apricot, carrots, onions, spinach and |
| vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli. It also | | | | red wine. |
| comes with a heart-friendly Asthaxanthin. The list | | | | Phytonutrients for a Healthy Heart? |
| is long, which varies with each fruit and veggie | | | | The many wonder compounds found in fruits and |
| category. Up to date, more than 100,000 | | | | vegetables are helpful in reducing your risk to |
| compounds have already been cataloged, with | | | | hypertension and heart disease. Studies have |
| two major classes under: Carotenoids and | | | | even shown that Europeans who take a regular |
| Flavanoids. The most important thing to | | | | glass of red wine with their diet are less likely to |
| remember is that these phytonutrients are | | | | have a heart stroke than their American |
| different from your traditional nutrients like fat, | | | | counterparts. Phytonutrients lowers your body's |
| protein, vitamins and minerals. | | | | blood pressure levels and your risk for |
| What Healthful Benefits will You Get from | | | | cardiovascular diseases. |
| Phytonutrients? | | | | There's no reason why you shouldn't eat your |
| Public health always advises people to eat plenty | | | | dose of healthy fruits and veggies rainbow. Have |
| of fruits and vegetables everyday. There is a | | | | variety and make sure you get the best nutrient |
| great wisdom behind this. Phytonutrients are | | | | from the vibrant colors of your combo diet. |
| quintessential in keeping our bodies fit, especially | | | | |