| Many vegetables and fruits are known for numerous | | | | able to reduce the development of urinary tract |
| health benefits. Diets composed of five to nine serving | | | | infections and may improve dental health. |
| of fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of | | | | · Allicin - Allicin is an antibacterial and anti-fungal |
| chronic disease and other health ailments. Vegetables | | | | compound that is found in garlic. This compound is not |
| and fruits can supply the body of necessary nutrients | | | | present in garlic in its natural state, but is developed |
| like vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are vital for the | | | | when garlic is chopped or damaged. Allicin also helps |
| development and maintenance of the human body. In | | | | fight arteriosclerosis, a disease that effects the the |
| addition, many vegetables contain disease-fighting | | | | arteries. |
| phytochemicals. Phytochemicals is term that is used to | | | | · Lycopene - Lycopene us a proven antioxidant |
| describe the fiber, vitamins, sugar, and other | | | | that slows down the aging process by eliminating free |
| components of plants. Many research suggests that | | | | radicals that may damage the body's cells. |
| phytochemicals and other nutrients in plants, may | | | | Lack of fruits and vegetables deprive individuals of |
| help slow the aging process, and lessen the risk of | | | | antioxidants and phytochemicals that are essential in |
| many ailments including cancer, heart disease, high | | | | promoting good health. In addition, unhealthy lifestyles |
| blood pressure, urinary tract infections, and many more. | | | | and exposure to many carcinogens increases the risk |
| There are different types of phytochemicals and each | | | | of cancer and other health ailments. Smoking and |
| works diversely in promoting improved health. Here are | | | | excess alcohol may dehydrate the cells and cause |
| some types of phytochemicals and their possible | | | | many health ailments. Smoking exposes the body to |
| health actions: | | | | nicotine that causes the blood vessels to develop |
| · Flavonoids - Flavanoids may aid against the | | | | cancer cells. Excess alcohol on the other hand |
| damage that can be done by cholesterol. Many | | | | dehydrates cells which may cause cancer. Air pollution |
| flavanoids are found in green tea, dark chocolate, red | | | | and smoke from solid fuels and carcinogens in the air, |
| wine, and apples. | | | | may expose individuals to viruses that may cause |
| · Organosulfurs - Studies show that | | | | cancer and other health difficulties. |
| organosulfurs found in onions and garlic are able to | | | | Eating a balanced diet may provide different |
| reduce the formation of plaque in the arteries, | | | | phytochemicals that may be essential in achieving |
| therefore reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. | | | | improved health and overall well-being. Individuals do |
| · Isoflavones - Isoflavones are primarily found in | | | | not need to eat raw fruits and vegetables to |
| soy and may be able to reduce menopausal | | | | accomplish the health benefits of phytochemicals. |
| symptoms and osteoporosis among women. Soy | | | | Though some of the these compounds may be lost |
| protein can also reduce blood pressure in men. | | | | when cooked, many still hold their health properties. It |
| · Sterols - Plant sterols are known to reduce | | | | also does not matter if the vegetables are peeled, |
| the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad | | | | juiced, frozen, or canned. A nutritious diet composed of |
| cholesterol in the body. Sterols are naturally acquired | | | | fruits and vegetables, coupled with exercise may |
| from nuts, legumes, seed, and cereals. | | | | promote good health and overall health. |
| · Proanthocyanidins - Proanthocyanidins may be | | | | |