Phytochemicals: Guardians of our health.
*Only 1 in 11 Americans eat 3 servings of vegetables
and 2 servings of fruit daily.
*2 out of 3 Americans said they felt that 2 or fewer servings of fruits
and
vegetables
are sufficient for good health.
*In the past 5+ years, the National Cancer Institute has spent over
$20 million researching the anti-cancer
potential of plant foods.
*Only 1 in 5 children eat the 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every
day,
and nearly one-fourth
of the "vegetables" they consume are French fries.
Consuming a diet rich in plant foods will provide a milieu of
Phytochemicals,
non-nutritive substances in plants that posses health-protective benefits.
Nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables contain an abundance of phenolic compounds,
terpenoids, pigments, and other natural antioxidants that have been associated with
protection from and/or treatment of chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer,
diabetes, and hypertension as well as other medical conditions.
The foods and herbs with the highest anticancer activity include
garlic, soybeans, cabbage, ginger, licorice, and the umbelliferous
vegetables.
Citrus, in addition to providing an ample supply of Vitamin C, Folic
Acid, Potassium,
and pectin,
contains a host of active Phytochemicals.
The Phytochemicals in grains reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Craig, W.J.; Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0210, USA. J Am Diet Assoc 1997 Oct; 97 (10 Suppl 2): S199-204
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