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Benefits of\u00a0Phytonutrients<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Phytonutrients are organic yet chemical-like substances only existent in plants such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, teas, and nuts.\u00a0 Although they are not \u201cessential\u201d for human life, the benefits of phytonutrients are their health-promoting properties. \u00a0Phytonutrients come in many classes, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and phytoestrogens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Foods with\u00a0Phytonutrients: Moringa, Chlorella, and Spirulina<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

If you are wondering “why would\u00a0I eat\u00a0these?” let me explain the benefits of phytonutrients. \u00a0Flavonoids are compounds that are known to have\u00a0antiviral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant affects on the human body. Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments responsible for coloration of fruits and vegetables. \u00a0They provide a source of vitamin A, protect the body from free radicals, and are known to lower mortality rate from chronic illnesses. \u00a0Phytoestrogens are compounds (most notably contained in soy) that mimic the function of the hormone estrogen, and is known to lower risk of\u00a0osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMoringa is a nutrient-rich superfood that\u2019s packed with more vitamin A than carrots, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more vitamin C than oranges, and more potassium than bananas. No wonder moringa is considered to be one of the most nutrient-rich plants on earth. Moringa has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is known to promote energy, vitality, athletic performance, and weight loss, while boosting the immune system and protecting against disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spirulina \u2013 this high-protein blue-green algae superfood can help boost your immune system, as well asregulate cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, and provides high concentrations of amino acids, chelated minerals, pigmentations, rhamnose sugars (complex natural plant sugars), trace elements, and enzymes\u2014all in an easily assimilable form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chlorella is a blue-green algae superfood that has an amazing ability to cleanse the blood, digestive system, and liver of toxins and heavy metals. It regulates blood sugar, helps lower cholesterol, promotes healthy blood pressure, heals wounds, enhances the immune system, and battles free radicals. Chlorella also contains high concentrations of iron and B-complex vitamins.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Need more info on how to increase\u00a0phytonutrient intake in your diet, try Nutrition Coaching<\/a> with Kelly Athletics!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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