How to Use phytonutrient in a Sentence

phytonutrient

noun
  • The fruit supplies the skin with healthy fats and phytonutrients that hydrate from the inside out.
    Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 16 July 2017
  • Add half a frozen banana—the freezing adds body—and a tablespoon of ground flax for fiber, phytonutrients and omegas.
    Aarti Sanan, Redbook, 20 Apr. 2012
  • The primary source of sugar in the Mediterranean diet is fruits, which are packed with fiber and phytonutrients.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 11 Apr. 2023
  • In addition to fiber, these gems contain phytonutrients, which play a key role in gut and immune health.
    NBC News, 12 Mar. 2020
  • The main compound that gives chilies their signature kick is a phytonutrient called capsaicin.
    Anthea Levi, Health.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Ginger — along with other vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains – contain high amounts of phytonutrients.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Jan. 2019
  • Mustard greens are a gold mine of vitamins K, C, and A, along with folic acid, phytonutrients and essential minerals.
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Their skins are a surprisingly good source of lutein, a beneficial phytonutrient that may keep our eyes healthy.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2020
  • Chilies, which is a key ingredient in most hot sauces, contain a phytonutrient called capsaicin.
    Christina Oehler, Health.com, 26 June 2019
  • The Extra (Green) Mile Wake up with a dose of cancer- and inflammation-fighting phytonutrients in your first meal of the day, and grab a handful of leafy kale, spinach, basil, parsley, cucumber, or collard greens.
    Elizabeth Varnell, Vogue, 15 July 2017
  • More than 1,600 phytonutrients have been identified in grapes.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Collagen from the 1st Phorm includes 50 milligrams of DermavalTM, which is a phytonutrient-rich complex that increases and helps maintain healthy levels of elastin in the body.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Now Soy milk also contains phytonutrients known as isoflavones, which have been shown to have cancer-fighting properties.
    Amanda MacMillan, Time, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes have more lycopene and other phytonutrients per ounce than large tomatoes.
    Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Red carrots contain lycopene, the same phytonutrient found in tomatoes that may protect against cancer by preventing cell damage in the body.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2021
  • They’re packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fats and phytonutrients, which have been linked to lowering your risk of chronic disease risk.
    Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2019
  • Research shows that a diet rich in phytonutrients can also protect against chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease in adulthood.1 Try to get your child to eat five servings of fruits and veggies per day.
    Sandra Gordon, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • Switching up between green and red varieties helps add a variety of phytonutrients to your diet.
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Tomato paste provides lycopene, a phytonutrient that some studies show may help reduce prostate cancer risk.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Research shows that a diet rich in phytonutrients can also protect against chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease in adulthood.
    Sandra Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • Apple While apples contain vitamin C and phytonutrients, fiber is the shining start on the nutrition facts panel.
    NBC News, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and health-promoting phytonutrients, sweet potatoes are good for you and easy to prepare.
    Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Whole grains provide fiber, minerals, protein, and minerals, while starchy vegetables are a great source of complex carbs and phytonutrients, per Goodstadt.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Raspberries, in addition to being packed with all kind of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, are also filled with fiber.
    Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • These deep-blue jewels of mother nature, with their firm, dewy skin and soft, pleasantly jelled flesh, also offer the gift of good health, being incredibly high in disease-fighting phytonutrients.
    Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2018
  • Tree nuts also contain phytonutrients that help control blood pressure.
    By Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Raspberries house ellagic acid, a phytonutrient that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2021
  • Studies show that the different colored sweet potatoes may contain varying levels of phytonutrients, the health-promoting chemicals found in plants.
    Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Huel Powder is a nutritionally complete food that is high in protein and fiber, low in sugar and salt, rich in phytonutrients and contains all 27 essential vitamins and minerals.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Sep. 2019
  • Rich in vitamin C and fiber, blueberries also provide anthocyanin (an-tho-SY-a-nin), a phytonutrient which may help dilate arteries, counter the buildup of plaque, and reduce inflammation.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2020

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