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.
Whole grain foods - including rye, barley, and oatmeal - are high in many types of nutrients. 1  Some whole grain products also contain high amounts of phytosterol. The following grains have the highest phytosterol content: 2  Flaxseed â 210 mg per 100 g serving. 3  Wheat germ â 197 mg per one-half cup. 4  Rye bread â 33 mg per two slices.