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A phytochemical (fight-o-chemical) is a natural bioactive compound found in fruits and vegetables that works together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to promote good benefit your health in many ways. The bioactive functions of phytochemicals or the way they work in your body is an ongoing area of research. Some studies show that phytochemicals have the following benefits:Act as antioxidantsStimulate detoxification enzymesStimulate the immune systemPositively affect hormonesAct as antibacterial or antiviral agentsPhytochemicals are usually related to the color of fruits and vegetables- green,

yellow-orange, red, blue-purple, and white. Hundreds of phytochemicals have been discovered. GREEN BENEFITSLutein and Zeaxanthin Turnip, Collard, and Mustard Greens, Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Broccoli, Green peas, Kiwi, Honeydew MelonIndoles Broccoli,

Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Arugala, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Rutabaga, Watercress, Cauliflower, KaleVitamin K Swiss Chard, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, Turnip Greens, Watercress, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, CabbagePotassium Leafy greens, Broccoli RED BENEFITSVitamin C Cranberries, Pink grapefruit, Raspberries, Strawberries,

Watermelon, Red Cabbage, Red Pepper, Radishes, TomatoesAnthocyanins Raspberries, Cherries,

Strawberries, Cranberries, Beets, Apples, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Kidney Beans, Red Beans YELLOW/ORANGE BENEFITSBeta-Carotene & Vitamin A Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Cantaloupe, Mangoes, Apricots, PeachesBioflavonoids & Vitamin C Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Tangerines, Clementines, Peaches, Papaya, Apricots, Nectarines, Pears, Pineapple, Yellow Raisins, Yellow PepperPotassium Bananas, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Pineapple, Apricots phtochemical benefitsMarch 25, 2007 A phytochemical (fight-o-chemical) is a natural bioactive compound found in fruits and vegetables that works together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to promote good benefit your health in many ways. The bioactive functions of phytochemicals or the way they work in

your body is an ongoing area of research. BLUE/PURPLE BENEFITSAnthocyanins & Vitamin C Blueberries, Blackberries, Purple Grapes, Black Currants, ElderberriesPhenolics Dried Plums (Prunes), Raisins, Plums, Eggplant WHITE BENEFITSAllium & Allicin Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Scallions, Chives Source CDC

Online Publication December 12, 2005 MAJOR NUTRIENTDIET. SUPPLEMENTPhytoChemicalsAntioxidantsA-Z Health Foods, ProductsAcetyl-L CarnitineAcidophilusAlfalfaAlmondAloe veraAndrographisAniseedAppleArnicaAshwagandhaAsian PearsAsparagusAstaxanthin,AstragulusArtichokeAvena sativaAvocadosBarleyBananaBasilBeetblack cohoshBladderwrackBlackberryBlack CurrantBloodrootBlueberryBilberryBitter MelonBorage Seed OilBoswelliaBlack Soya BeanBroccoliBromelainBrown SeaweedBrussels SproutButterburBurdockCabbageCactusCaffeineCalciumCalendulaCanola oilCauliflowerCat's ClawCayenneCeladrinCeleryChamomileChaparralCherryChokeberryChondroitinChitosanChlorophyllChromiumCinnamonCLACocoaCod Liver OilCoenzyme QCoffeeComfreyConj. Linoleic AcidColostrumColloidal SilverCordycepsCornCranberryCreatineCurcuminDamianaDandelionDanggui_BuxueDevil's ClawDHEADillDong QuaiEGCGEchinaceaEleutheroEllagic AcidEucalyptus G.Eve. Primrose OilFalcarinolFennelFenugreekFeverfewFolateFish OilFlaxseed MealFlaxseed /LinseedGarcinia C.GarlicGalangalGhrelinGingerGinsengGinseng/GinkgoGinkgo BilobaGlucosamineGoldensealGotu KolaGRAPE SEEDEXTRACTGreen Coffee BeanGreen TeaGrowth Hormone StimulantsGoldensealGuar GumGuggulGymnemaHawthornHoodiaHopHorse ChestnutHorsetailHuperzine AHyaluronic acidIsothiocyanatesKava KavaKelpL-arginineLavenderLecithinLemon balmLicoriceLingonberryLuteinLycopeneMacaMaitakeMangoMangosteenMarshmallowMelatoninMilk ThistleMistletoeN-AcetylcysteineNattokinaseNectarinesOctacosanolOlive OilOmegic Fatty AcidsOnionOrangeOregon GrapePantethinePapayaPassion FlowerPEANUTPeachPeonyPepperPeppermintPersimmonsPhellinus linteusPhosphatidylserinePhyllanthusPotatoPlumPomegranateProbioticsPolicosanol / PolycosanolPropolisPumpkinPycnogenolPyruvateQuercetinQuinceRadishRed CloverRed Yeast RiceReishi / LingzhiResveratrolRhodiolaRhubarbRice Bran OilRosemaryRoyal JellyRutinS-adenosyl-L-methionineSaffronSaw PalmettoSchisandraSeleniumSpinachSpirulinaSquashStinging NettleSt WortStrawberrySweet PotatoesTaxifolinTea Tree OilTurmeric [Curry]TyrosineShark CartilageSoySteviaValerianVitamin DVitexWalnutsWatermelonWheyWild YamWitch HazelWormwoodXylitolYarrowYohimbeYucca5-HydroxytrptophanFood

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