Phytonutrients Tag Archives | Amway Connections

A woman holds a tomato at a farmers market. Green peppers and summer squash are also on display.

Healthy Living08/06/2019

August harvest: What produce is in season?

August is prime time for juicy peaches, fresh sweet corn, summer squash and vine-ripened tomatoes. Here are some tips for picking the cream of the crop.

An overhead view of a pile of different white and pale colored fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Living07/23/2019

White fruits and vegetables may be ugly, but they are healthy

By Amway Connections

Ugly or pretty, pale foods pack a lot of important nutrients. That means they should get a regular spot at the meal table.

An overhead view of orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, which are filled with phytonutrients.

Healthy Living07/15/2019

Going for gold: Orange, yellow produce deliver key nutrients

By Amway Connections

Looking to support your immune system, eye health and skin health? Then it’s time to go for gold—or orange and yellow, to be precise. Learn more!

A woman and her young son are out picking blueberries. July is a great month to find fresh local blueberries, depending on where you live.

Healthy Living, Vitamins & Supplements07/08/2019

Eating sustainably: Choose locally grown fruits, vegetables

By Amway Connections

Choosing local sources of fruits and vegetables, reduces the amount of warehousing and shipping required before they make it to your table.

A large pile of purple and blue fruits and vegetables shown from above.

Healthy Living, Vitamins & Supplements06/26/2019

How to get more blue and purple foods in your diet

By Amway Connections

Purple and blue fruits and vegetables contain key phytonutrients, which give them their rich color and support your brain and heart health.

A woman is holding a bunch of greens at a farmers market. Fresh lettuce, collard greens are among the items that will start to appear in markets in June, depending on where you live.

Healthy Living, Vitamins & Supplements06/05/2019

June’s harvest: Eating in season is good for the earth

By Amway Connections

Eating local uses less energy. Check farmers markets and fruit stands to plan your weekly menu. In June, watch for juicy strawberries and tender lettuce.