You can enjoy delicious meals made with a variety of fruits and vegetables and reap the potential benefits of the many phytochemicals found in foods from plant sources.
Phytochemicals are substances which plants naturally produce.
Hundreds of these substances contain phytosterols and antioxidants. High phytosterol intake has been linked with lower blood cholesterol levels. Among all commonly eaten fruits, oranges and avocados contain the most beta-sitosterol and contain at least twice the amount of the phytosterol found in other foods, including corn, green soybeans, and olives. Glutathione, a phytochemical found in fruits and vegetables, acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body by mopping up free radicals that are known to play a role in the development of heart disease and some cancers.