THERE ARE
30 TRILLION cells in
THE ADULT BODY.
REPEAT, 30 trillion. Tack on
another 40 trillion esti-
mated bacteria in your
digestive tract and it’s not
a stretch to say that what
goes on inside your body
may surprise you.
We all want to know
what role clean nutrition
plays in our health, and we
hope that our clean-eating
choices will pay off.
Spoiler alert: You are on
the right track. Besides the
importance of exercise, the
science is clear that a
well-balanced diet of
macronutrients (protein,
carbs, fat), vitamins, and
minerals is at the centre of
peak performance. But
look beyond the food label
of macros and vitamins
and you’ll find that
phytonutrients — in fruits,
vegetables, nuts, herbs,
teas, and whole grains you
consume — are the unsung
heroes in your healthy-
living quest.Make phytonutrient
smoothies that are
higher in vegetables
than in fruits to
reap the full health
benefits and aid in
blood-sugar control.