Phytochemicals

Chef Bill talks about Phytochemicals in our food and according to Wikipedia Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants (phyto means “plant” in Greek). Some are responsible for color and other organoleptic properties, such as the deep purple of blueberries and the smell of garlic. The term is generally used to refer to those chemicals that may have biological significance, for example antioxidants, but are not established as essential nutrients. Scientists have estimated having the potential to affect diseases such as cancer, stroke or metabolic syndrome.