what are
PHYTONUTRIENTS?
These compounds help protect plants
from germs, fungi, and more. When
consumed by humans, the plant
powerhouses take on even more
importance: They emerge as the active
mechanisms in your favourite
superfoods that help increase your
energy, fight inflammation and heart
disease, reduce cancer risk and muscle
loss, curb ageing and neurodegeneration,
and even influence your genetic
response to cell damage. Yet, because
they’re technically not essential for your
body to function, they are sadly
overlooked. After this deep dive, though,
you’ll never underestimate another celery
stick, or humble radish again!Root vegetables
like radishes
help kick up
anti-inflammatory
activity in
the body.80 | M&F HERS | JUL/AUG 2019