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- noun Any substance, of
plant origin, that providesnutrition ; aphytochemical
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Examples
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Fortunately, pinolenic acid, a newly discovered phytonutrient from the Korean pine nut, may increase food satisfaction and food fullness by encouraging the secretion of hormones in the gut that are intimately involved in appetite control.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Weight Loss 2010
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It's a natural plant defense molecule, or "phytonutrient," that's found in grapes (and therefore red wine), as well as in peanuts, berries, and a Chinese herb called hu zhang.
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It's a natural plant defense molecule, or "phytonutrient," that's found in grapes (and therefore red wine), as well as in peanuts, berries, and a Chinese herb called hu zhang.
Mark Hyman, MD: Resveratrol -- Eat Whatever and Live to 120? 2010
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KP Stoller, MD President, International Hyperbaric Medical Assoc Medical Director, Hyperbaric Medical Center of New Mexico www. hbotnm.com Currently, the terms "phytonutrient" and "phytochemical" are being used interchangeably to describe those plant compounds which are thought to have health-protecting qualities.
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Plant foods are known to contain 'phytonutrient' chemicals that can protect the heart and arteries and prevent cancers.
Home | Mail Online 2010
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The question is compared to WHAT diet--a diet of bagels and Coke, or a healthy phytonutrient, antioxidant-rich, plant-based diet with lean animal protein?
Mark Hyman, MD: Do These Cause Acne? MD Mark Hyman 2011
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This phytonutrient prevents the occurrence of colon, skin and lung cancer.
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Mint contains a phytonutrient called perillyl alcohol.
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The question is compared to WHAT diet--a diet of bagels and Coke, or a healthy phytonutrient, antioxidant-rich, plant-based diet with lean animal protein?
Mark Hyman, MD: Do These Cause Acne? MD Mark Hyman 2011
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The question is compared to WHAT diet--a diet of bagels and Coke, or a healthy phytonutrient, antioxidant-rich, plant-based diet with lean animal protein?
Mark Hyman, MD: Do These Cause Acne? MD Mark Hyman 2011
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