You've probably heard of lycopene and beta-carotene, but here are nine powerful phytonutrients you may not have heard of (and where to find them). Here's the lowdown...

1. Rutin
Found in: Buckwheat, citrus and asparagus.
Health Benefits: Improves circulation, has anti-inflammatory properties, and it may also may help to prevent a common unpleasant-looking venous edema of the legs. Rutin is also a super strong antioxidant.

2. Naringenin
Found in: Citrus like grapefruit.
Health Benefits: Helps restore health to damaged DNA.

3. Hydroxytyrosol
Found in: Olives, extra-virgin olive oil
Health Benefits: Promotes intestinal and respiratory health and prevents cancer. It also reduces the oxidative stress caused by smoking.

4. Curcumin
Found in: Turmeric, curry and mustard.
Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Apparently it can also help heartburn and high cholesterol.

5. Cyanidin
Found in: Blackberries, raspberries and cherries.
Health Benefits: A very strong antioxidant, may help prevent obesity and help with weight loss as well as diabetes, and it prevents against cancer and protects your skin!

6. Limonene
Found in: Citrus like grapefruit.
Health Benefits:It is used to treat gallstones as it can act as a solvent to break up cholesterol in the stones and to neutralise gastric acid in cases of heartburn. It also has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

7. Lariciresinol
Found in: Flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds, broccoli and related veggies.
Health Benefits: Lowers cholesterol and fights cancer.

8. Pinoresinol
Found in:Sesame and flax seeds,extra-virgin olive oil and whole grains.
Health Benefits: Has cancer fighting properties.

9. Betaine
Found in: Spinach, beets and grains.
Health Benefits: Beneficial in treating anemia, asthma, gallstones, indigestion and heartburn. Other conditions that could be improved include, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid problems, diarrhea and allergies.