In food science the term 'phytochemicals' includes a variety of plant ingredients with different
structures that are capable of health-promoting effects. Phytonutrients are natural …

Global dietary recommendations emphasize the consumption of plant-based foods for the
prevention and management of chronic diseases. Plants contain many biologically active …

Phytochemicals, as plant components with discrete bio‐activities towards animal
biochemistry and metabolism are being widely examined for their ability to provide health …

Introduction Dietary phytochemicals are found in plant-based foods such as fruits,
vegetables and grains and may be categorised in a nested hierarchical manner with many …

Fruit and vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet. The World Health
Organization (WHO) recommends an intake of five to eight portions (400–600 g) daily of …

Epidemiological studies show a link between the consumption of plant-derived foods and a
range of health benefits. These benefits have been associated, at least partially, to some of …

The word 'biodiversity'is on nearly everyone's lips these days, but 'chemodiversity'is just as
much a characteristic of life on Earth as biodiversity. Living organisms produce several …

Plant secondary metabolites are rich sources of bioactive compounds eliciting many
beneficial health effects in man and animals. Plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits …

Background Numerous epidemiological studies show an inverse association between
vegetable consumption and chronic diseases such as different types of cancer and …

Vegetables are essential for well-balanced diets since they supply phytonutriceuticals.
About 3 billion people in the world are malnourished due to imbalanced diets. Regular …