Eat the rainbow. You've heard it from doctors, nutritionists, and cookbook authors for decades. And it makes sense: Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and good-for-you fiber. But why is the rainbow, as an eating strategy, so golden? One word: phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are a variety of naturally occurring compounds produced by plants that … Continue reading What Are Phytonutrients—and Why Should Parents Care?