Phytonutrients Star in Mainstream Media

LOS ANGELESLycopene, lutein and beta-carotene are already household names, according to a recent article on the ABC-TV website for the Los Angeles area. But there are so many more phytonutrients to learn about. The article enlists the help of nutrition author and dietitian Elizabeth Somer to identify other, lesser known phytonutrients, or super nutrients. Included in the list of phytonutrients are allicin, D-limonene, anthocyanidins, ellagic acid, resveratrol and curcumin.