Phytonutrients are plant-based substances with particular biological components that support human health. They are contained in various foods especially those with different colours. They are important for disease prevention.
Several important phytonutrients are: polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, sterols, carotenoids, resveratrol, coumarins, isoflavonoids, glucosinolates, lignans, phytosterols, limonoids, , phytoestrogens, phenolic acids , anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics.
Common foods with these nutrients include fruits and vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, and tea. Particular examples of foods with phyto-nutrients are broccoli, walnuts, blueberries, cherries, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, soybeans, apples etc.
The regular and sufficient intake of phyto-nutrients is linked to lower incidences of chronic illnesses, increased antioxidant activity, improved immune fuction and enhanced microbial activity.There is on-going research on the significance of phyto-nutrients in the clinical field, and how they impact human health. It is still important that you include various vegetables, fruits , nuts and legumes in your diet.