Phytochemicals and Plant Pigments

From RD Exam Ready Podcast by Zak Kaesberg MS, RD

March 29, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Zak Kaesberg discusses phytochemicals and plant pigments to prepare listeners for the RD Exam.

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak breaks down phytochemicals and plant pigments to help you feel confident tackling these food science topics on exam day. You’ll review major phytochemical groups like polyphenols, carotenoids, glucosinolates, and phytoestrogens, their food sources, and their roles in health. Zak also explains how plant pigments such as carotenoids, flavonoids, and chlorophyll change under certain conditions. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply what you’ve learned and reinforce key concepts for the RD Exam. Get your notes and stay updated: Join the email list for live session notes, new episode alerts, and PDF review sheets: http://eepurl.com/jvGxaA Follow RD Exam Ready for more exam prep: Instagram: @RDExamReady TikTok: @RDExamReady YouTube: RD Exam Ready Listen or watch anywhere: https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcast Subscribe, rate, and share with your study group. Happy studying, RD2Be 💙

People in this episode

Host: Zak Kaesberg

Topics covered

phytochemicals
plant pigments
food science
health
exam preparation

Keywords

phytochemicals
plant pigments
polyphenols
carotenoids
glucosinolates
phytoestrogens
health benefits
exam prep

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