phytochemicals

Research continues to show the phytochemicals and antioxidants from whole foods such as fruits and vegetables have the ability to scavenge free radicals that contribute to chronic inflammation. And chroniic inflammation has been linked to such conditions as Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes. LeViv has included in its meals an abundance of phytonutrients and antioxidative vitamins from such foods as pomegranates, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, fresh ginger, spices and more. The more fruits and vegetables you can get in your diet, the more power you have to fight the consequences of inflammation and boost immunity.

One very important class of antioxidants is called polyphenols, which are particularly high in plants. Polyphenols not only provide plants with their sensory characteristics such as color, flavor and smell, but also act to protect them from potentially harmful elements in our environment, such as ultraviolet radiation and pests. Emerging science suggests that when we eat fruits and vegetables, they may help protect our bodies just as they help protect plants.