They deserve the lime-light. Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found on plant surfaces that protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi — for giving plant-based foods their health-boosting ...

Dear Doctor K: You’ve mentioned phytonutrients in a few recent columns. What are they? And what can they do for our health? Dear Reader: Let’s begin by breaking “phytonutrients” into its two parts.

Health-conscious consumers love a good food trend, and the latest iteration is proving particularly popular. But what is the ‘30 plants a week’ trend and what innovation opportunities does it create ...