phytochemicals

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Whether you’re a baby boomer, an older adult, or even a youngster, and you’ve read my blogs before, you know I’m a huge proponent of fruits and vegetables!  Adequate intake of these foods floods your body with phytochemicals–tiny life-sustaining micronutrients found only in plants. Phytochemicals can reduce inflammation, reduce the risk of oxidative stress (act […]

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The Secret Lives of Fruits and Vegetables

(Whether you’re young or old, a baby boomer or even an older adult, fruits and vegetables play a key role in your diet.  The latest recommendation, 9 – 13 servings per day, recognizes the amount needed for optimal wellness and longevity. The following is a layperson’s explanation of phytochemicals, or phytonutrients, which give fruits and

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