They deserve the lime-light. Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found on plant surfaces that protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi — for giving plant-based foods their health-boosting ...

Benefits of a phytonutrient diet Phytonutrients are non-nutrient compounds found in plants. “Phyto” is a greek word meaning plant. Phytonutrients go way beyond vitamins and minerals. All vegetables ...

Steamed edamame with a sprinkle of salt makes for the perfect snack. It also contains a bunch of essential nutrients.

A vegan diet fuels the growth of healthy gut bacteria. These beneficial microbes improve digestion, reduce bloating and increase the production of short-chain fatty acids, which support immunity and ...

Chyawanprash is said to contain antioxidants, vitamins and phytonutrients that are useful in combating infection in the body.

Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each color signifies different nutrients our body needs. The nutrients found ...

Brightseed – a San Francisco-based startup deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze hundreds of thousands of phytonutrients for potential health benefits – has closed a $27m financing round* ...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 15, 2009 – While it is a well-known fact that most Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, a new report shows the color of fruits and veggies eaten can be as ...

The supplement market has expanded in leaps and bounds over the past few decades as consumers search for “magic bullets” toward better health. Glimpses of possible health contributions from assorted ...