noun
- a nutrient or bioactive compound produced naturally by plants, believed to promote human health and disease prevention
Usage: also called phytochemical; commonly used in nutrition and wellness contexts
Examples
- Berries are rich in phytonutrients that may help reduce inflammation.
- Leafy greens contain many phytonutrients beneficial for eye health.
- The phytonutrients in tomatoes include lycopene, which gives them their red color.
- Nutritionists recommend eating a variety of colorful vegetables to get different phytonutrients.
- Dark chocolate contains phytonutrients called flavonoids.
- Phytonutrients are not essential nutrients but may offer additional health benefits.