Phytonutrients: therapeutic benefits

One of the main areas of interest in nutrition science concerns the therapeutic benefits of phytonutrients, otherwise known as phytochemicals. These naturally occurring substances give plants their characteristic taste, color and aroma as well as human resistance to disease. Thousands of phytonutrients have been identified in fruit, vegetables, grains, seeds, algae and nuts. The benefits to humans are considerable, as they help prevent serious ailments such as tumors and cardiovascular diseases. Per example, two phytochemicals present in plant species of the cruciferous family (to which broccoli and cauliflower belong), known as indole-3 carbinol and sulforaphane, they promote the metabolization of toxins and are linked to the prevention of certain types of cancer. Flavonoids, found in citrus fruits, provide protection against heart disease, stroke and cancer. Numerous phytochemicals are powerful antioxidants capable of defending the body from cell damage and environmental pollutants. Other phytonutrients help cells detoxify more efficiently. Per example, chlorophyll present in large quantities in green colored vegetables is a potent detoxifying phytochemical. In short, we need all the support that nature is able to offer to live well in a highly toxic environment such as today's world. Numerous phytochemicals are powerful antioxidants capable of defending the body from cell damage and environmental pollutants. Other phytonutrients help cells detoxify more efficiently. Per example, chlorophyll present in large quantities in green colored vegetables is a potent detoxifying phytochemical. In short, we need all the support that nature is able to offer to live well in a highly toxic environment such as today's world. Numerous phytochemicals are powerful antioxidants capable of defending the body from cell damage and environmental pollutants. Other phytonutrients help cells detoxify more efficiently. Per example, chlorophyll present in large quantities in green colored vegetables is a potent detoxifying phytochemical. In short, we need all the support that nature is able to offer to live well in a highly toxic environment such as today's world.
The truth is that man is what he eats. People who grew up on diets based on whole foods, including large amounts of plant foods, are more likely not to get cancer, cardiovascular disease and other ailments. Numerous other benefits associated with phytochemicals are yet to be discovered.

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