You may have never heard of phytochemicals before. They are a substance that can be found in plant-based foods. Some experts even believe that they can help reduce your risk of some cancers. They can also help support heart, brain, and bone health too. Common types of phytochemicals are folic acid and vitamin C, which you may very well have heard of. Some less common types of phytochemicals are flavonoids, phytosterols, and isoflavones. There are others, which you probably never have heard of. 

You might already eat phytochemicals quite often without even knowing it. There are quite a bit of plant-based foods that phytochemical can be found in; some include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, peas, beans, whole grains, nuts, flaxseed, and grapefruit. If you don’t eat many of these things in your daily diet, it may be a good idea to start adding them to your meals. It’s not hard to add them in, even as a side or for flavor to the main dish. Some of these things can make for a healthy snack, too.