Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals are substances whose main function is to prevent disease and improve the immune system.

Food sources of phytochemicals are:

-Onion, garlic, and chives; cooked onions, garlic and chives have no value beyond adding taste and smell to foods.

-Soybeans such as tofu, and soymilk; these are good sources for snacks.

-Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, watercress and bok choys are a source of fiber and cancer fighting agents.

-Phenolic acids; such as tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruits, whole grains and nuts (carrots are high in sugar).

-Poly-phenols, Flavanoids such as black, green, and oolong teas, onions berries, peppers, eggplant, cabbage, soy, tomatoes, parsley, carrots, citrus fruits and broccoli.