What is a "Phyto Food?"
“Phyto” means plant and phyto chemicals refer to the thousands of nutrients in plant foods that have amazing healing power in the human body. Science has now revealed over 20,000 phytonutrients in just one piece of produce, for example, all working in perfect synergy to fight cancer and other degenerative disease at the cellular level. Phyto Foods also happen to be the same foods that keep us lean and fit. It just makes sense that we would want a diet rich in these power house plant foods!
Click on apple image to see how many nutrients are in just ONE apple. (and that isn't even a complete list!)
Phyto Foods vs Pharmaceuticals
The American Dietetic Association now acknowledges, “…appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. They are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the lifecycle.”
Benefits of a plant-based diet include:
- Fat and weight loss
- More energy
- Less cravings
- Slows the aging process
- Lowers risk of disease
- Delicious and easy meals
- Environmentally friendly
- Affordable