Jun 23 2008
What are antioxidants?
Although it is often a big mystery as to what an antioxidant is specifically, it may be surprising to know that we consume antioxidants in many of the foods that we eat, especially if we are following a balanced diet.
With this knowledge, it is important to understand that antioxidants are vitamins, phytochemicals and some nutrients that help protect our bodies from free radicals that are found in our bodies as a result to pollutions in our environment, whether those are through smoking, pesticides or radiation.
Antioxidants are proven to help protect the heart and may also reduce the risk of some forms of cancer.
Some foods that contain antioxidants are:
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Raspberries
- Garlic
- Tea
- Tomatoes
- Pomegranates
- Soy
- Red Grapes
- Spinach
- Whole Grains
- Carrots
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