phytonutrient
noun
phy·to·nu·tri·ent
ˌfī-tō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (such as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects
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My focus is really getting the highest amount of phytonutrients [and] antioxidants in my food.
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Parsnips are also a source of certain antioxidants and other phytonutrients (compounds made by plants that benefit human health) that may have anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects.16
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—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus fiber, folate, and phytonutrients that help protect against chronic disease.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Apples also contain vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including vitamins C and E, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and more.1
Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants that protect cells against free radical damage.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Parsnips are also a source of certain antioxidants and other phytonutrients (compounds made by plants that benefit human health) that may have anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects.16
6.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus fiber, folate, and phytonutrients that help protect against chronic disease.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Apples also contain vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including vitamins C and E, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and more.1
Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants that protect cells against free radical damage.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Phytonutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytonutrient. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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phytonutrient
noun
phy·to·nu·tri·ent
ˌfīt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol or sulforaphane) associated with positive health effects
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