Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plant foods such as vegetables, fruit, whole grain products and legumes.
These plant compounds have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to promote good health.
- Phytonutrients are responsible for the vibrant colors found in vegetables and fruit.
- For example the phytonutrient lycopene helps give tomatoes and watermelon their red color.
A recent survey revealed 69% of Americans are not eating enough green fruit or vegetables and a whopping 80% completely ignore foods from the yellow foods variety. Are we surprised. This fact alone could be the main contributor to the many ills in the society. It’s not that difficult to eat healthily once you are armed with the facts. Nutritionists recommend that we should be eating foods from all 5 phytonutrients on the color spectrum which will make your diet varied and interesting as well as healthy.
Take a look at the infographic below and see which ones you can incorporate into your daily diet. By enjoying a rainbow of vegetables and fruit everyday, you can make the most of many of the phytonutrients nature has to offer.
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Are You Getting Enough – Phytonutrients?
