How to Use phytonutrient in a Sentence

phytonutrient

noun
  • An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but what about a banana? Bananas are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and other antioxidants and phytonutrients, according to Healthline.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
  • An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but what about a banana? Bananas are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and other antioxidants and phytonutrients, according to Healthline.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The fruit supplies the skin with healthy fats and phytonutrients that hydrate from the inside out.
    — Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 16 July 2017
  • In addition to fiber, these gems contain phytonutrients, which play a key role in gut and immune health.
    — NBC News, 12 Mar. 2020
  • 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 main compound that gives chilies their signature kick is a phytonutrient called capsaicin.
    — Anthea Levi, Health.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Fibrous foods and phytonutrients existing in fruit, veg and herbs are a great source of prebiotics.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 13 June 2024
  • Fibrous foods and phytonutrients existing in fruit, veg and herbs are a great source of prebiotics.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 13 June 2024
  • Carotenoids are another type of phytonutrient found in apples.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes have more lycopene and other phytonutrients per ounce than large tomatoes.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Chilies, which is a key ingredient in most hot sauces, contain a phytonutrient called capsaicin.
    — Christina Oehler, Health.com, 26 June 2019
  • 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
  • Tree nuts also contain phytonutrients that help control blood pressure.
    — By Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 19 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • Ginger — along with other vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains – contain high amounts of phytonutrients.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Jan. 2019
  • Tomato paste provides lycopene, a phytonutrient that some studies show may help reduce prostate cancer risk.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Switching up between green and red varieties helps add a variety of phytonutrients to your diet.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Grains Whole grains are a good source of fiber, B vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
  • More than 1,600 phytonutrients have been identified in grapes.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Now Soy milk also contains phytonutrients known as isoflavones, which have been shown to have cancer-fighting properties.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Time, 30 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • Raspberries house ellagic acid, a phytonutrient that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • One disease-fighting agent in watermelon is a phytonutrient called lycopene.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2020
  • My focus is really getting the highest amount of phytonutrients [and] antioxidants in my food.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Plants are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients which help reduce inflammation and support the liver.
    — Hannah Coates, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • 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

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