Did you know your cells face 10,000 free radical hits every single day?

Yikes 😬

It sounds scary, but the good news is that your diet can be your defense—with antioxidants.

👉🏽 Especially key compounds in plant foods called PHYTONUTRIENTS.

Unlike the short list of essential vitamins and minerals packaged up in a “one a day” pill, thousands of phytochemicals have been identified in foods—and many have yet to be discovered.

And they have a unique ability to optimize health.

For example:

Carotenoids in carrots 🥕are great for eye health.

Glucosinolates in broccoli 🥦support detoxification.

Quercetin in onions 🧅acts like a natural anti-histamine.

Curcumin in turmeric 🫚supports healthy inflammatory responses.

Resveratrol in grapes 🍇protects heart health.

This list could go on for pages.

The takeaway?

Eating more fruits and vegetables is linked with reducing your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers—because of phytonutrients.

This is why we support our clients in eating a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet.

Because while vitamins and minerals are essential, phytonutrients take your health to the next level.

Ready to take your health to the next level with a functional medicine approach?

Let's get started with an initial visit with Dr. Cantrell! 🌱

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