Phytonutrients: Eating by Colour for Kids

Description

Phytonutrients, also known as phytochemicals, are bioactive compounds found in plant-based foods, namely vegetables, fruit, herbs, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Examples of phytonutrients include polyphenols, resveratrol, carotenoids, phytosterols, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.

The color of foods can provide an indication of the phytonutrients they contain. Including a variety of colorful plant-based foods in your child’s diet will provide a variety of health-promoting phytonutrients.