Monday, February 14, 2011

WHAT ARE THE ' PHYTONUTRIENTS'...

Phytonutrient:  Is any substance that is of the  plant origin and provides nutrition, also known  as  phytochemical. In other words they are the nutrients derived from plant material necessary for sustaining human life. These are that help to
fight the body pollution.
They increase the body's immunity, help  fight diseases, 
lowers cholesterol, control blood pressure, detox and 
overcome allergies.
Get maximum benefit of the phytonutrients by eating
quantity, quality and variety of food.
Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and remember
that all the nutrients lie below the skin, so avoid peeling.
Phytonutrients are the Lycopene, the red color of the
tomatoes, watermelon, papaya, etc.
Then are the Sulforaphane, these boost the body's 
immunity and help detox.
The Polyphenols are in grapes and act as antioxidants,
help control blood pressure and blood clots.
The phytonutrients fight against toxins thus give a
good healthy life.

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