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Most folks know that eating fruits and vegetables is a behavior that supports good health. They provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. They also provide phytochemicals, or specific families of plant compounds that we’re just beginning to understand relative to their impact on human health. Perhaps one of the most publicly recognized phytochemicals would be beta-carotene. With “carrot” heard in the pronunciation of beta-carotene, it’s an easy food connection. But most phytochemicals are still unfamiliar to the public’s ear; names such as anthocyanins, lycopene, citrullene, arginine, or avenanthramide, just to name a few. Even more unlikely is to know where these phytochemicals are found (hint: in plant foods) and how they benefit your health and prevent disease. Dive in to learn more!