Phytochemical
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- 2. may help eyes filter out harmful blue light
- 4. responsible for yellow,orange, and red pigments in fruits and vegetables.
- 9. act as _antioxidants,changing harmful free radicals into harmless compounds
- 11. are responsible for the flavor characteristics of foods They may help fight cancer and reduce the risk of heart disease
- 12. found in large amounts in broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower, the _cruciferous vegtables
- 13. responsible for the flavors of citrus fruits and many herbs and seasonings
- 14. has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral,and antibacterial properties
- 15. molecules formed from a sugar reacting with an alcohol
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- 1. a group of compounds originally produced by a plant
- 3. enzyme reactions that rid the body of cancer-causing
- 5. a group of compounds that contain sulfur and increase enzyme reaction
- 6. a subgroup of indoles that protect against cancer by affecting enzyme reactions
- 7. are food products with ingredients that are modified to provide heath benefits beyond their traditional nutrients
- 8. may reduce prostate cancer and is found in tomato products, watermelon,guava,and red pepper
- 10. subgroup of flavonoids found mainly in soy products and legumes