Vegetables and fruits are sources of fiber, vitamins, and mineral salts. Very important bioactive compounds in plants are phytonutrients, which have a positive impact on health such as boosting the immune system. Over 10,000 distinct phytonutrients are known to exist not only in vegetables and fruits but also in other plant-based products such as grains, tea, nuts, spices, and herbs. Interestingly, some phytonutrients are also responsible for the color of plants.
Zielone odcienie
Produkty spożywcze zielonego koloru są źródłem EGCG (galusan epigallokatechiny), izotiocyjanianów, luteiny, zeaksantyny, izoflawonoidów, flawonoidów i kumestanów.
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