What is a phytochemical?

A phytochemical is any biologically active compound found in plants.

Why are phytochemicals important?

They may be an important key in the good health puzzle. It's not all about vitamins and minerals.

Here is a piece of scientific literature published in the Americal Journal of Clinical Nutrition if your interested:
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/78/3/517S.short

I'm off to eat some beans...