Health Promoting Phytonutrients So, as summer begins, I encourage you to take advantage of the abundance of fruits and vegetables available to you this time of year and include as many of these phytonutrients-rich foods as possible in your Healthiest Way of Eating.

One of the best ways to positively impact gene expression is choosing foods rich in health-promoting phytonutrients which are nutrients found in plant based foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
And why do plants expend so much of their vital energies creating all these protective compounds? As Sesame Street's Kermit so aptly noted, "It's not easy being green!" Plants need protection from pests, excessive heat, UV exposure, dryness, flooding, hail, snow, sleet, ice.
Phytonutrients provide it.
So, as we move closer to our season of plenty  of sunshine, warm weather, I encourage you to take advantage of planting your own gardens and enjoy the abundance of fruits and vegetables available to you as this time of year approaches and be sure to include as many of these phytonutrients-rich foods as possible in your Healthiest Way of Eating.