You’ve probably heard it before: Eat your fruits and vegetables! But have you ever stopped to think about why they’re such a big deal? Sure, there’s the vitamin and mineral content, which is important. But there’s something else in plants that often gets overlooked: phytonutrients.
So what are phytonutrients? Where do they come from? And why should we care about them?
What Are Phytonutrients?
Phytonutrients, also known as plant nutrients, are naturally occurring plant compounds that give fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers their vibrant colors, unique flavors, and distinct aromas. Unlike carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, or minerals, phytonutrients are different compounds that play unique roles.
In plants, phytonutrients serve natural roles such as contributing to growth and resilience against environmental stressors like pests or sunlight.. When we eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, we take in these same natural plant compounds as part of a balanced diet.. That’s why a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods is so vital: they provide many of the same natural compounds found in plants.
Looking at an apple sitting on the table, it might seem simple—A is for Apple, right? Yet under the lens of science, hundreds of thousands of phytonutrients work together to create the color, taste, and smell of that apple.
Where Do You Find Phytonutrients?
Phytonutrients are most abundant in colorful, whole plant foods—like berries, leafy greens, peppers, citrus, carrots, and spices. Many of the vivid colors in fruits and vegetables come from phytonutrients, so colorful foods are often rich sources of them.
Because different plants produce different types and quantities of phytonutrients, a wide variety of whole foods is essential to capture the full spectrum.
Why Balance of Nature Cares About Phytonutrients
Balance of Nature emphasises simplicity and whole ingredients. Phytonutrients work best in their natural state rather than as isolated compounds. That’s why the Fruits & Veggies and Fiber & Spice supplements include ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fiber. And thanks to our tailored vacuum-cold process, that works to stabilize some of the naturally occurring phytonutrient profile of real fruits and vegetables. That means no binders, no fillers, and no flow agents.
Batches of our ingredients are periodically tested to ensure presence of some phytonutrients. Independent lab testing confirms that naturally occurring phytonutrients are retained—all the good stuff you should be looking for.
Balance of Nature supplements capture the experience of color, taste, and smell with naturally occurring phytonutrients. No need for fortifying additives.
Why Phytonutrients Matter to You
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Balance of Nature supplements give you lab-tested, naturally occurring phytonutrients of whole fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. No binders, no fillers, no flow agents, no games. Simply ingredients of produce, just as nature intended.
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