Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals. These are called phytonutrients or phytochemicals.”Phyto” refers to the Greek word for plant. These chemicals help protect plants from germs, fungi, bugs, and other threats. Fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients. Other plant-based foods also contain phytonutrients, such as: Whole grains Nuts Beans Tea Phytonutrients aren’t essential for keeping … More Looking for Phytonutrients?
Free radicals (pro-oxidants) are atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons. These highly reactive substances can be formed in a number of ways, and once formed they may use their reactivity to damage important cellular components – such as the cell membrane – or macromolecules like DNA. This damage can lead to mutation, impaired function, and … More What are Antioxidants?
Lycopene belongs to a class of antioxidant compounds called carotenoids, and it is actually one of the major carotenoids consumed in western diets. Highest concentrations of lycopene are found in tomatoes and tomato products. Lycopene is responsible for the deep red color of tomatoes, strawberries, and watermelon; however, the bioavailability of lycopene from different food … More Benefits of Lycopene
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