phytochemicals
nounUK /ˌfaɪtəʊˈkemɪkəlz/
US /ˌfaɪtoʊˈkemɪkəlz/
Phytochemicals are natural helpful stuff found in plants that can keep our bodies healthy.
Eating colorful fruits and vegetables gives your body lots of phytochemicals.
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2. Natural substances in plants that give them their color and smell.
The bright red color of tomatoes comes from phytochemicals.
3. Plant-made compounds studied by scientists for their health benefits.
Researchers are studying phytochemicals to learn how they help prevent illness.
4. Chemicals that plants produce to protect themselves from bugs and sunlight.
Some phytochemicals help plants fight off insects.