{"id":2132,"date":"2020-05-05T00:58:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T00:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/?p=2132"},"modified":"2020-05-05T12:51:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T12:51:50","slug":"phytonutrients-phytochemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/nutrition\/phytonutrients-phytochemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants. \u00a0These are the natural protection for the plants to stay healthy, protecting themselves from insects and the harmful rays from the sunshine. They believe that this protective system protect our cells from damage that could lead to diseases like cancer.<\/p>

They are not stored in your body so you need to continually replenish them with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds.\u00a0<\/p>

Fruit and vegetables apart from vitamins and minerals and fibre are a rich source of bioactive compounds. Which Scientists believe these compounds with irrefutable evidence of\u00a0cancer fighting, immune system boosting, hormone stabilisers and anti ageing antioxidant properties.\u00a0It is believed that these\u00a0phytonutrients can talk to genes and alter genetic expression.<\/p>

Fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, and spices aiming for every colour of the rainbow. The phytochemicals from these huge varieties are believed to protect cells from damage that could lead to illnesses like cancer.<\/p>

Increasing phytonutrient rich foods within your diet can boost antioxidant activity and support your immune system and protect from diseases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Main groups of health-promoting Phytochemicals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Phytonutrients\u00a0 have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can boost health.<\/p>

Flavonoids<\/a><\/strong> – Potential to reduce the risk of certain types of cancers and heart disease. Decrease inflammation. Found in green tea, apples, onions, coffee, grapefruits and ginger.<\/p>

Antioxidants<\/a><\/strong> – Protect the cells of the body from free radicals<\/a>.<\/p>

Carotenoids<\/a><\/strong> – There are more than 600 carotenoids. Act as antioxidants and supports immune system function. Carrots anti-aging antioxidants.<\/p>

Anthocyanidins<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Purple plant pigment colour. Shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.<\/p>

Sulfides<\/strong> – Garlic<\/a> and onions, may strengthen the immune system.<\/p>

Glucosinolates<\/a><\/strong> – Cruciferous vegetables<\/a> like broccoli,\u00a0 cauliflower, and brussel sprouts can help eliminate toxins. Regulate inflammation, associated with cancer prevention and protect cells from DNA damage.<\/p>

Proanthocyanidins \u2013<\/b> is a polymer and in a group of compounds called polyphenols<\/a> . Present in many vegetables, fruits, plant skins (rind\/bark), seeds, flowers, and nuts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Other Phytonutrients<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Alium Compounds<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Alium Genius \u2013\u00a0Garlic<\/a>, Onions, leeks, chives and shallots.<\/p>

Bioflavonoids<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 antioxidant for escorts\u00a0toxic metals out of the body<\/p>

Boswellic Acid<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0frankincense\/olibanum obtained from Boswellia trees.<\/p>

Capsaicin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0active component of chilli peppers<\/p>

Sulforaphane<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Broccoli does amazing things<\/p>

Chlorophyl<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0green pigments<\/p>

Coumarins\u00a0\u2013\u00a0fragrant organic chemical<\/p>

curcumin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 bright yellow chemical colour<\/p>

dithiolethiones\u00a0\u2013<\/p>

Ellagic Acid<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Highest levels are present in raspberries. Other fruits strawberries, blackberries, grapes, pomegranates, walnuts, and pecans.<\/p>

Resveratrol<\/strong><\/a> – Dark red found predominantly in grape skin so can be found in wine. Helps cardiovascular and cognitive health. Other foods peanuts
pistachios, strawberries, blueberries and
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Phytoestrogens – Food soy, broccoli, oranges, carrots and coffee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are Phytochemicals or Phytonutrients?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Things You Need to Know About Phytochemicals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Research<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Relationship of the dietary phytochemical index to weight gain, oxidative stress and inflammation in overweight young adults.<\/a><\/p>

Phytochemicals are nature\u2019s pharmacy<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants.  These are the natural protection for the plants to stay healthy, protecting themselves from insects and the harmful rays from the sunshine. They believe that this protective system protect our cells from damage that could lead to diseases like cancer. They are not stored in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[69],"tags":[81,129],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2132"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2184,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132\/revisions\/2184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantfullness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}