Introduction Phytochemicals are groups of non nutrients plant's colour presents in food or as supplement which are biologically active in the body. They are widely present in plant food such as fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. Some examples of phytochemicals are Lycopene present in tomato Limonene present in citrus fruits Catechins present in teas Dially sulphide present in ginger/garlic. Quercertin present in apple e.t.c. Phytochemicals, when adequately present in the diet delivers a wide range of benefit in the prevention of some chronic diseases like; Cancer Diabetes mellitus Cardiovascular diseases and lot more. Dietary choice Phytochemicals content of the diet can be increased with diet rich in fruits (like apple, citrus), vegetables especially green leafy ones, legumes like soy e.t.c. Lycopene is responsible for the red colour of tomato, it is an healthy source of this phytochemic...
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