Nutritional Biochemistry Terminology

noun a substance that interferes with the absorption of nutrients in the body

• Antinutrients are substances that interfere with the absorption of nutrients in the body.
• Some foods contain antinutrients that can affect how well your body absorbs vitamins and minerals.
• Watch out for those antinutrients in certain foods, they can mess with your nutrient intake.
• Just like antinutrients block the absorption of nutrients, negative thoughts can block your path to success.

noun a class of naturally occurring pigments found in plants and animals, including beta-carotene and lutein

• Carotenoids are a class of pigments found in plants and algae that give them their orange, yellow, and red colors.
• Eating fruits and vegetables high in carotenoids can help improve your skin tone.
• I heard that carotenoids are like nature's way of giving plants a tan.
• Just like how carotenoids protect plants from the sun, antioxidants can protect our bodies from harmful free radicals.