Antioxidants & Phytonutrients

Through research, it has been found that plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, peanuts, and tree nuts contain naturally occuring plant compounds or phytonutrients. Through some experiments it has been said that these phytonutrients may provide a wide range of health benefits. Phytosterols have also been found in peanuts, almonds, and other nuts which have been found to lower LDL-cholesterol. There have been many nutrients within the plant foods that may have a healthy effect on the body including the vitamin E found in some nuts have some antioxidant activity which can provide similar activity to some fruits and vegetables.