The ocean holds about 97 percent of the Earth's water; the remaining three percent is distributed in many different places, including glaciers and ice, below the ground, in rivers and lakes, and in the atmosphere.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts all contain phytochemicals that can protect you against some diseases. When it comes to eating healthy you are probably already aware of the benefits of vitamins and minerals.Scientists have discovered another healthy nutrient in the foods you eat called phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are chemicals produced by plants that have beneficial properties.Plants produce phytochemicals to protect themselves, but when eaten can also protect people.cientists have discovered another healthy nutrient in the foods you eat called phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are chemicals produced by plants that have beneficial properties. Plants produce phytochemicals to protect themselves, but when eaten can also protect people.
Science Specialist, Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis What are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are a large group of plant-derived compounds hypothesized to be responsible for much of the disease protection provided by diets high in fruits, veg- etables, beans, cereals, and plant-based beverages such as tea and wine (1).