Vegetables, fruits, grains, grains and legumes contain thousands of chemicals that protect health and add vitality to life. These substances, which do not have nutritional properties on their own, are called PHYTOCHEMICALS. It claims that it can reduce diseases such as blood pressure), cancer and
diabetes.
SOME PHYTOCHEMICALS
ISOFLAVONES; It is reported that they can stop the growth of aged, oxidative damaged and unhealthy
cells. Dried beans,
legumes, soy paste and soy milk are rich in isoflavones.
PHYTATS; Phytochemicals in this class, which can prevent oxidative stress by controlling iron absorption, are found in plants such as lupines and soybeans, as well as in whole grains such as rice, wheat, corn and oats.
INDOLES; It is a phytochemical that plays a role in the correction of central nervous system activities. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, turnip leaves, sesame oil and green vegetables are important plants containing indoles.
FLAVONOIDS; It has been determined that they prevent hormones from causing harmful effects other than their physiological effects. Vegetables and fruits such as carrots, citrus fruits, strawberries, apples,
broccoli, black and green tea, parsley, soybeans, cucumbers are rich sources.
POLYPHENOLS; polyphenols, isoflavones and flavonoids are micronutrients with strong antioxidant
properties. It protects cells by suppressing LDL (bad cholesterol). Hops, tea, grape varieties, olive oil are rich
sources of polyphenols.
LYCOPENES; It has anti-cancer and regulatory effects on the level and activity of male sex hormones. Its richest source is tomato.
Other sources include watermelon and grapefruit.
CAROTENOIDS; It is accepted that it prevents DNA strand breaks and has anti-cancer
effectiveness. Rich in tomatoes, carrots, spinach, cauliflower, chives,
white and red radishes, grapes, eggplant, celery, pineapple, kiwi, fennel root and
leaves. are the sources.
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