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All you need to know about phytonutrients and are afraid to ask! (Part 2)
In the last article we understood that phytonutrients are naturally found chemicals in plants which have health-promoting qualities and that Juice PLUS+ aims to ensure that as many phytonutrients as possible are preserved in their products. However, practically speaking, you probably want to know how and where you can get them.
Top 6 phytonutrients!
Phytonutrients are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables (as well as some beans and grains). Though there are thousands, here are the top 6 you may have heard about and be interested in:
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Proposed Benefits |
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Food Sources |
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Fun Facts |
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Beta-Carotene |
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Immune System |
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Pumpkin |
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Think orange and dark, leafy green veggies |
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Lycopene |
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Cancer (Prostate) |
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Tomatoes |
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The heating process makes lycopene easier for the body to absorb |
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Lutein |
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Eye Health |
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Collard Greens |
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This phytonutrient is found in the macula of the eye |
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Resveratrol |
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Heart Health |
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Red Wine |
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50 grams of red grapes can have up to 1.25 mg of resveratrol |
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Anthocyanidins |
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Blood Vessel Health |
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Blueberries |
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Think red and purple berries |
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Isoflavones |
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Menopause |
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Soybeans |
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50 grams of boiled soybeans offers 47 mg of isoflavones |
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Conclusion
A great variety of natural fruits and vegetables are the best means of obtaining important phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals and ideally should be consumed daily. However, when we cannot get our recommended minimum 5-a-day, Juice PLUS+ is a convenient supplement to bridge the gap! To learn more, the findings of renowned universities and institutes around the world who have been researching Juice PLUS+ products for more than 20 years are published regularly and available on the Juice.PLUS+ website.
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