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What are Phytonutrients ? Did you know only about 1/3 of Americans eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day which is the MINIMUM amount recommended for optimum health. Also in recent years , researchers have found that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can do more than just prevent diseases such as rickets and beriberi. Phytonutrients or phytochemicals are any chemical produced by a plant. These phytonutrients may protect against a wide range of ailments such as abnormal heart rhythms, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, osteoperosis as well as certain cancers and gastrointestinal disorders.
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