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phytonutrient

[fahy-tuh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-]

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Caffeine is a phytonutrient we know well.

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Another phytonutrient found in this color of vegetables, particularly in garlic, is allicin.

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As an added bonus, tart cherries have also been shown to aid recovery from exercise — potentially helpful if you’re doing a lot of walking — and they contain anthocyanins, a phytonutrient that helps fight inflammation.

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Polyphenols, for example, are one type of phytonutrient —substances produced by plants that have benefits for humans — found in coffee.

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Blueberries — and strawberries to a lesser extent — differ because they are rich in anthocyanins, a type of phytonutrient that has positive effects on the areas of the brain that affect learning and memory.

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