Types of phytochemicals

Red — lycopenes and ellagic acid tomatoes and watermelon Orange and deep yellow — high in beta-carotene. The darker the color, the more beta-carotene pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale, red pepper, and pawpaw Dark green — lutein and zeaxanthin kale, spinach and collard greens Blue, purple and dark red — flavonoids berries Green, white and purple — high in sulphurous phytochemicals cruciferous vegetables, and the same colors in legumes indicate lignins Many of us get into the habit of eating the same foods — day in, day out.

Phytochemicals: Aging and Health

Types of phytochemicals Phytochemicals What are they good for? Where can I get them? How do I prepare them? Anthrocyanidins, especially Cyanidin Very strong antioxidants, improve insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory in arthritis, protect against skin cancer from UV radiation The skins of red-colored berries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, dark chocolate 1 serve of 1 of these fruits daily. Pull off the leaves, dip and eat Flavonoid: Catechins Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, protects against cancer, skin cancer and atherosclerosis Tea particularly green and white , chocolate, grapes, berries, apples Drink green tea daily.

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Lycopene a red carotenoid Anti-inflammatory, acts against cell damage Tomato raw, paste, sauce, puree, soup , watermelon, pink grapefruit, baked beans Tomatoes cooked with skins and some fat 3 times per week. Glucosinolates Anti-tumor, anti-cancer, supports liver detoxification pathways Bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, rutabaga, turnip, watercress 2 serves per day from this list.

Cook, but only ever so lightly — steam or a quick stir-fry Stilbene: Resveratrol Anti-inflammatory, anti-arteriosclerotic, anti-cancer and anti-aging actions. Beta-carotene orange carotenoid Protects against cancer, antioxidant, anti-aging, prevents vitamin A deficiency Pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale, red pepper, pawpaw 1 cup of root vegetables — cut, stir-fried and cooked with oil.

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Very strong antioxidants, improve insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory in arthritis, protect against skin cancer from UV radiation. Celery, green peppers, parsley, artichoke leaves, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, sage, peppermint, thyme. Mix all these greens in a salad and eat most days. The darker the color, the more beta-carotene pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale, red pepper, and pawpaw Dark green — lutein and zeaxanthin kale, spinach and collard greens Blue, purple and dark red — flavonoids berries Green, white and purple — high in sulphurous phytochemicals cruciferous vegetables, and the same colors in legumes indicate lignins Many of us get into the habit of eating the same foods — day in, day out.

Types of phytochemicals Phytochemicals What are they good for?

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Where can I get them? How do I prepare them? Anthrocyanidins, especially Cyanidin Very strong antioxidants, improve insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory in arthritis, protect against skin cancer from UV radiation The skins of red-colored berries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, dark chocolate 1 serve of 1 of these fruits daily.

Pull off the leaves, dip and eat Flavonoid: Catechins Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, protects against cancer, skin cancer and atherosclerosis Tea particularly green and white , chocolate, grapes, berries, apples Drink green tea daily.

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Lycopene a red carotenoid Anti-inflammatory, acts against cell damage Tomato raw, paste, sauce, puree, soup , watermelon, pink grapefruit, baked beans Tomatoes cooked with skins and some fat 3 times per week. Glucosinolates Anti-tumor, anti-cancer, supports liver detoxification pathways Bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, rutabaga, turnip, watercress 2 serves per day from this list. Cook, but only ever so lightly — steam or a quick stir-fry Stilbene: Resveratrol Anti-inflammatory, anti-arteriosclerotic, anti-cancer and anti-aging actions.

Beta-carotene orange carotenoid Protects against cancer, antioxidant, anti-aging, prevents vitamin A deficiency Pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale, red pepper, pawpaw 1 cup of root vegetables — cut, stir-fried and cooked with oil. Fruit is always best raw every day Lignans: The following two tabs change content below.


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Recent Posts 14 day program: May 2, Welcome to the Program. Avatars by Sterling Adventures. Very strong antioxidants, improve insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory in arthritis, protect against skin cancer from UV radiation. Celery, green peppers, parsley, artichoke leaves, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, sage, peppermint, thyme. Mix all these greens in a salad and eat most days. Pull off the leaves, dip and eat.