As you probably already know, fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals. That's why they are so amazing, right?

But did you know they are full of health promoting, anti-inflammatory, heart protective and cancer-fighting phytonutrients?

Yep, that's right! Phytonutrients, also called phytochemicals, are the pigments (different colors) of fruits and vegetables.

There are so many different colors and shades of fruits and vegetables, so you can imagine how many phytonutrients there must actually be!

Phytonutrients are very powerful...

they help the cells stay healthy and even repair damaged cells.

They also:

• protect the blood vessels

• improve eye-sight

• fight disease

Scientists have so far identified a few thousand different flavonoids, many different carotenoids, isoflavones, indoles, allicins and many other phytos.

The most interesting thing here is that there are many thousands of phytonutrients still undiscovered!

Which simply means: when you eat your fruits and vegetables, there are

far more benefits to your body than we humans know at this point of time..!

But there are also scary studies... a recent US cancer report has revealed that there are more chemicals present in both the food we eat and the water we drink than previously known! They link the 80,000+ chemicals found in food and everyday products to an increased risk of cancer... Now this does not concern ONLY fruits and vegetables, but it sure concerns our eating habits and lifestyles in general. Because of this it would be wise to buy organic food, cosmetics and household products whenever you can.

On this website you will find all the important information regarding nutrition facts in fruits and vegetables as well as information on healthy nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Would you for example like to learn more about the acai fruit?

Or what about the medical benefits of the banana?

Just take a look at the fruit list and take your pick :)

You can also find an answer to the question why is nutrition important? by visiting the NUTRITION Q&A NUTRITION Q&A section.

And don't forget: if you have a nutrition question you can always go ahead and ask anything regarding healthy nutrition, fruit and vegetable nutrition facts or even about vitamin supplements there.

And last but not least, I want to mention that you can find lots of healthy recipes in the RECIPES section.

Have fun!