UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Technically, phytochemicals aren’t considered nutrients, but these little disease-fighting dynamos are so

absorption.Phytochemcials Technically, these disease-fighting dynamos aren’t nutrients. However, they’re so important that they’re worth including on the list. Occurring in fruits, vegetables and grains, there are some 500 phytochemicals which help

chemicals that help it survive. When you eat them, you get those chemicals. We're always discovering new phytochemicals that may fight cancer and heart disease, so it's wise to eat a large variety of vegetables every day."OnionIt's always been An ingredient

called phytochemicals, which help to fight the potentially harmful free radicals linked to a range of diseases. The American Cancer Institute, and Cancer Research, estimate that as many as 50 per cent of all cancers are linked to diet. Several studies

  19gCarbs  70.8gProtein 10.7gThe HealthyWalnuts: With more omega-3s than any other nut, they help to lower risk of stroke and hypertension. They can also help to ease the symptoms of depression. Garlic: It contains phytochemicals, which lower blood

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healthy treat. Chocolate, especially the darkest varieties, contains the same phytochemicals found in red wine that have been shown to fight heart disease. In fact, some studies have found that chocolate contains more phytochemicals than other powerhouses

. Not only do avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats but researchers at Ohio State University discovered that their phytochemicals can help prevent mouth cancer.2. GarlicThe pungent bulb is an enemy of cancer. But don't throw it straight

-coloured vegetables) have lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain types of cancer – all leading causes of death. That’s because both vegetables and fruits come packed with an array of chemical compounds called phytochemicals, which ward off

-sponsored chocolate research may help unlock the phytochemical secrets behind, say, blueberries and red peppers. After all, blueberries don’t have a multibillion-dollar lobby. "Fruits and vegetables are all good for you," he says, "but some are better than others