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Most fruits and vegetables contain substances known as PHYTOCHEMICALS.

What are phytochemicals, what foods do they come in and what are some of their benefits?

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A discussion on what foods have phytochemicals and what they do for the body.

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Phytochemical are plant chemicals that are not life sustaining for humans; we do not need them to support life, but they have protective and preventive qualities that help protect from or prevent diseases and illnesses. These include but are not limited to, isoflavones, beta carotene, flavanoids, and lycopeine. Thes all have the ...

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